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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,562 and 23,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,562 and 23,288 is: 34,849.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562 : 23,288 = 23,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562/23,288 = 23,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562x = 23,288 × 23,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562x = 542,330,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,330,944/15,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,849.69

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