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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,562 and 23,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,562 and 23,578 is: 35,723.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562 : 23,578 = 23,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562/23,578 = 23,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562x = 23,578 × 23,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562x = 555,922,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,922,084/15,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,723.05

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