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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,358 and 23,095.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,358 and 23,095.50 is: 34,731.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358 : 23,095.50 = 23,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358/23,095.50 = 23,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358x = 23,095.50 × 23,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358x = 533,402,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,402,120.25/15,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,731.22

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