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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,230 and 23,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,230 and 23,547 is: 36,405.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230 : 23,547 = 23,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230/23,547 = 23,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230x = 23,547 × 23,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230x = 554,461,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,461,209/15,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,405.86

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