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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,255 and 23,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,255 and 23,868 is: 37,343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255 : 23,868 = 23,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255/23,868 = 23,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255x = 23,868 × 23,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255x = 569,681,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,681,424/15,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,343.92

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