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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,178 and 23,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,178 and 23,299 is: 35,765.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,178 : 23,299 = 23,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,178/23,299 = 23,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,178x = 23,299 × 23,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,178x = 542,843,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,843,401/15,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,765.15

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