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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,291 and 23,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,291 and 23,510 is: 36,146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291 : 23,510 = 23,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291/23,510 = 23,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291x = 23,510 × 23,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291x = 552,720,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,720,100/15,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,146.76

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