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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,340 and 23,241

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,340 and 23,241 is: 35,211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340 : 23,241 = 23,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340/23,241 = 23,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340x = 23,241 × 23,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340x = 540,144,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,144,081/15,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,211.48

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