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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,439 and 23,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,439 and 23,800 is: 36,688.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439 : 23,800 = 23,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439/23,800 = 23,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439x = 23,800 × 23,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439x = 566,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,440,000/15,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,688.90

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