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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,573 and 23,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,573 and 23,937 is: 36,793.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573 : 23,937 = 23,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573/23,937 = 23,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573x = 23,937 × 23,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573x = 572,979,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,979,969/15,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,793.17

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