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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,526 and 23,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,526 and 23,440 is: 35,387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526 : 23,440 = 23,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526/23,440 = 23,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526x = 23,440 × 23,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526x = 549,433,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,433,600/15,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,387.97

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