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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,235 and 23,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,235 and 23,543 is: 36,381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235 : 23,543 = 23,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235/23,543 = 23,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235x = 23,543 × 23,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235x = 554,272,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,272,849/15,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,381.55

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