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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,643.50 and 23,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,643.50 and 23,598 is: 35,597.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,643.50 : 23,598 = 23,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,643.50/23,598 = 23,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,643.50x = 23,598 × 23,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,643.50x = 556,865,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,865,604/15,643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,597.25

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