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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,424 and 23,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,424 and 23,249 is: 35,043.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424 : 23,249 = 23,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424/23,249 = 23,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424x = 23,249 × 23,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424x = 540,516,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,516,001/15,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,043.83

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