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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,394.50 and 23,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,394.50 and 23,202 is: 34,969.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.50 : 23,202 = 23,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.50/23,202 = 23,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.50x = 23,202 × 23,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.50x = 538,332,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,332,804/15,394.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,969.16

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