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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,463 and 23,210

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,463 and 23,210 is: 34,838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463 : 23,210 = 23,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463/23,210 = 23,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463x = 23,210 × 23,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463x = 538,704,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,704,100/15,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,838.27

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