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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,918 and 23,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,918 and 23,312 is: 34,140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,918 : 23,312 = 23,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,918/23,312 = 23,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,918x = 23,312 × 23,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,918x = 543,449,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,449,344/15,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,140.55

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