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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,370 and 23,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,370 and 23,195 is: 35,003.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370 : 23,195 = 23,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370/23,195 = 23,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370x = 23,195 × 23,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370x = 538,008,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,008,025/15,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,003.78

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