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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,274 and 23,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,274 and 23,323 is: 35,613.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274 : 23,323 = 23,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274/23,323 = 23,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274x = 23,323 × 23,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274x = 543,962,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,962,329/15,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,613.61

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