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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,153 and 23,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,153 and 23,259 is: 35,701.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153 : 23,259 = 23,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153/23,259 = 23,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153x = 23,259 × 23,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153x = 540,981,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,981,081/15,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,701.25

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