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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,608 and 23,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,608 and 23,568 is: 35,587.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608 : 23,568 = 23,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608/23,568 = 23,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608x = 23,568 × 23,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608x = 555,450,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,450,624/15,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,587.56

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