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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,234 and 23,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,234 and 23,283 is: 35,584.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234 : 23,283 = 23,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234/23,283 = 23,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234x = 23,283 × 23,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234x = 542,098,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,098,089/15,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,584.75

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