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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,191 and 23,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,191 and 23,782 is: 37,231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191 : 23,782 = 23,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191/23,782 = 23,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191x = 23,782 × 23,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191x = 565,583,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,583,524/15,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,231.49

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