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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,289 and 23,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,289 and 23,095 is: 34,886.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289 : 23,095 = 23,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289/23,095 = 23,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289x = 23,095 × 23,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289x = 533,379,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,379,025/15,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,886.46

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