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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,396 and 23,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,396 and 23,060 is: 34,539.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396 : 23,060 = 23,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396/23,060 = 23,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396x = 23,060 × 23,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396x = 531,763,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,763,600/15,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,539.08

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