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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,398 and 23,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,398 and 23,063 is: 34,543.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,398 : 23,063 = 23,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,398/23,063 = 23,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,398x = 23,063 × 23,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,398x = 531,901,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,901,969/15,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,543.58

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