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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,566 and 23,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,566 and 23,294 is: 34,858.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566 : 23,294 = 23,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566/23,294 = 23,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566x = 23,294 × 23,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566x = 542,610,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,610,436/15,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,858.69

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