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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,234 and 23,577

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,234 and 23,577 is: 36,489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234 : 23,577 = 23,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234/23,577 = 23,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234x = 23,577 × 23,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234x = 555,874,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,874,929/15,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,489.10

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