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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,348 and 23,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,348 and 23,322 is: 35,438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348 : 23,322 = 23,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348/23,322 = 23,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348x = 23,322 × 23,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348x = 543,915,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,915,684/15,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,438.86

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