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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,560 and 23,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,560 and 23,629 is: 35,882.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560 : 23,629 = 23,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560/23,629 = 23,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560x = 23,629 × 23,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560x = 558,329,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,329,641/15,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,882.37

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