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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,546 and 23,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,546 and 23,094 is: 34,306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546 : 23,094 = 23,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546/23,094 = 23,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546x = 23,094 × 23,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546x = 533,332,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,332,836/15,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,306.76

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