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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,464 and 23,491

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,464 and 23,491 is: 35,684.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464 : 23,491 = 23,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464/23,491 = 23,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464x = 23,491 × 23,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464x = 551,827,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,827,081/15,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,684.63

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