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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,287 and 24,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,287 and 24,323 is: 38,700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287 : 24,323 = 24,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287/24,323 = 24,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287x = 24,323 × 24,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287x = 591,608,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,608,329/15,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,700.09

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