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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,276 and 23,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,276 and 23,208 is: 35,258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276 : 23,208 = 23,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276/23,208 = 23,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276x = 23,208 × 23,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276x = 538,611,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,611,264/15,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,258.66

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