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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,223 and 23,887

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,223 and 23,887 is: 37,482.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,223 : 23,887 = 23,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,223/23,887 = 23,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,223x = 23,887 × 23,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,223x = 570,588,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,588,769/15,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,482.02

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