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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,549 and 23,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,549 and 23,330 is: 35,004.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549 : 23,330 = 23,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549/23,330 = 23,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549x = 23,330 × 23,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549x = 544,288,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,288,900/15,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,004.75

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