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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,436 and 23,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,436 and 23,228 is: 34,953.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436 : 23,228 = 23,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436/23,228 = 23,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436x = 23,228 × 23,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436x = 539,539,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,539,984/15,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,953.35

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