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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,268 and 23,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,268 and 23,668 is: 36,689.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268 : 23,668 = 23,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268/23,668 = 23,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268x = 23,668 × 23,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268x = 560,174,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,174,224/15,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,689.43

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