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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,332 and 23,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,332 and 23,062 is: 34,689.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332 : 23,062 = 23,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332/23,062 = 23,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332x = 23,062 × 23,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332x = 531,855,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,855,844/15,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,689.27

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