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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,256 and 23,909

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,256 and 23,909 is: 37,469.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256 : 23,909 = 23,909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256/23,909 = 23,909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256x = 23,909 × 23,909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256x = 571,640,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,640,281/15,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,469.87

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