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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,158 and 23,506

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,158 and 23,506 is: 36,451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158 : 23,506 = 23,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158/23,506 = 23,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158x = 23,506 × 23,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158x = 552,532,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,532,036/15,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,451.51

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