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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,484 and 23,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,484 and 23,261 is: 34,944.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484 : 23,261 = 23,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484/23,261 = 23,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484x = 23,261 × 23,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484x = 541,074,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,074,121/15,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,944.08

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