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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,394 and 23,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,394 and 23,254 is: 35,127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394 : 23,254 = 23,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394/23,254 = 23,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394x = 23,254 × 23,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394x = 540,748,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,748,516/15,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,127.23

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