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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,438 and 23,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,438 and 23,956 is: 37,173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,438 : 23,956 = 23,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,438/23,956 = 23,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,438x = 23,956 × 23,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,438x = 573,889,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,889,936/15,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,173.85

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