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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,571 and 23,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,571 and 23,518 is: 35,520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571 : 23,518 = 23,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571/23,518 = 23,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571x = 23,518 × 23,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571x = 553,096,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,096,324/15,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,520.93

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