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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,567 and 23,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,567 and 23,295 is: 34,859.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567 : 23,295 = 23,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567/23,295 = 23,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567x = 23,295 × 23,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567x = 542,657,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,657,025/15,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,859.45

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