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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,376 and 23,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,376 and 23,504 is: 35,928.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376 : 23,504 = 23,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376/23,504 = 23,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376x = 23,504 × 23,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376x = 552,438,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,438,016/15,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,928.59

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