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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,365.63 and 23,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,365.63 and 23,189 is: 34,995.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.63 : 23,189 = 23,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.63/23,189 = 23,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.63x = 23,189 × 23,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.63x = 537,729,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,729,721/15,365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,995.63

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