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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,262 and 23,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,262 and 23,107 is: 34,984.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262 : 23,107 = 23,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262/23,107 = 23,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262x = 23,107 × 23,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262x = 533,933,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,933,449/15,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,984.50

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