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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,230 and 24,321

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,230 and 24,321 is: 38,838.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230 : 24,321 = 24,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230/24,321 = 24,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230x = 24,321 × 24,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230x = 591,511,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,511,041/15,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,838.55

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