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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,460 and 23,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,460 and 23,262 is: 35,001.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460 : 23,262 = 23,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460/23,262 = 23,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460x = 23,262 × 23,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460x = 541,120,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,120,644/15,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,001.34

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