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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,410 and 23,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,410 and 23,908 is: 37,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410 : 23,908 = 23,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410/23,908 = 23,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410x = 23,908 × 23,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410x = 571,592,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,592,464/15,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,092.31

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