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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,598 and 18,946

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,598 and 18,946 is: 23,012.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598 : 18,946 = 18,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598/18,946 = 18,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598x = 18,946 × 18,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598x = 358,950,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,950,916/15,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,012.62

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