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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,633 and 23,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,633 and 23,778 is: 36,166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,633 : 23,778 = 23,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,633/23,778 = 23,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,633x = 23,778 × 23,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,633x = 565,393,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,393,284/15,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,166.65

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