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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,650 and 21,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,650 and 21,523 is: 29,599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650 : 21,523 = 21,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650/21,523 = 21,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650x = 21,523 × 21,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650x = 463,239,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,239,529/15,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,599.97

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