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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,404 and 23,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,404 and 23,842 is: 36,902.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404 : 23,842 = 23,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404/23,842 = 23,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404x = 23,842 × 23,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404x = 568,440,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,440,964/15,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,902.17

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