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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,362 and 23,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,362 and 23,347 is: 35,482.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362 : 23,347 = 23,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362/23,347 = 23,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362x = 23,347 × 23,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362x = 545,082,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,082,409/15,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,482.52

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