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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,192 and 23,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,192 and 23,320 is: 35,796.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192 : 23,320 = 23,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192/23,320 = 23,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192x = 23,320 × 23,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192x = 543,822,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,822,400/15,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,796.63

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