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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,559 and 23,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,559 and 23,663 is: 35,988.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,559 : 23,663 = 23,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,559/23,663 = 23,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,559x = 23,663 × 23,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,559x = 559,937,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,937,569/15,559
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,988.02

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