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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,292 and 23,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,292 and 23,370 is: 35,715.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292 : 23,370 = 23,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292/23,370 = 23,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292x = 23,370 × 23,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292x = 546,156,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,156,900/15,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,715.20

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