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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,252 and 23,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,252 and 23,438 is: 36,017.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252 : 23,438 = 23,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252/23,438 = 23,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252x = 23,438 × 23,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252x = 549,339,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,339,844/15,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,017.56

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