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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,382 and 23,581

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,382 and 23,581 is: 36,150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382 : 23,581 = 23,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382/23,581 = 23,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382x = 23,581 × 23,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382x = 556,063,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,063,561/15,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,150.28

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