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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,656 and 18,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,656 and 18,856 is: 22,710.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656 : 18,856 = 18,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656/18,856 = 18,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656x = 18,856 × 18,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656x = 355,548,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,548,736/15,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,710.06

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