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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,428 and 23,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,428 and 23,255 is: 35,052.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,428 : 23,255 = 23,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,428/23,255 = 23,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,428x = 23,255 × 23,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,428x = 540,795,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,795,025/15,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,052.83

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