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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,392 and 23,106

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,392 and 23,106 is: 34,686.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392 : 23,106 = 23,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392/23,106 = 23,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392x = 23,106 × 23,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392x = 533,887,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,887,236/15,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,686.02

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