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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,218 and 23,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,218 and 23,381 is: 35,922.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,218 : 23,381 = 23,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,218/23,381 = 23,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,218x = 23,381 × 23,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,218x = 546,671,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,671,161/15,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,922.67

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