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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,512 and 23,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,512 and 23,732 is: 36,307.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512 : 23,732 = 23,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512/23,732 = 23,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512x = 23,732 × 23,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512x = 563,207,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,207,824/15,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,307.88

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