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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,432 and 23,481

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,432 and 23,481 is: 35,728.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432 : 23,481 = 23,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432/23,481 = 23,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432x = 23,481 × 23,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432x = 551,357,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,357,361/15,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,728.19

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