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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.89 and 23.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.89 and 23.27 is: 34.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.89 : 23.27 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.89/23.27 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.89x = 23.27 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.89x = 541.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.65/15.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.09

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