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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,554 and 23,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,554 and 23,410 is: 35,233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554 : 23,410 = 23,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554/23,410 = 23,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554x = 23,410 × 23,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554x = 548,028,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,028,100/15,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,233.90

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