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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,323.34 and 23,430.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,323.34 and 23,430.94 is: 35,828.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.34 : 23,430.94 = 23,430.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.34/23,430.94 = 23,430.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.34x = 23,430.94 × 23,430.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.34x = 549,008,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,008,832.13/15,323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,828.27

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