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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,586 and 21,923

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,586 and 21,923 is: 30,836.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586 : 21,923 = 21,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586/21,923 = 21,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586x = 21,923 × 21,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586x = 480,617,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,617,929/15,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,836.52

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