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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,458 and 23,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,458 and 23,258 is: 34,993.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458 : 23,258 = 23,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458/23,258 = 23,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458x = 23,258 × 23,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458x = 540,934,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,934,564/15,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,993.83

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