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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,390 and 23,877

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,390 and 23,877 is: 37,044.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,390 : 23,877 = 23,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,390/23,877 = 23,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,390x = 23,877 × 23,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,390x = 570,111,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,111,129/15,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,044.26

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