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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,656 and 23,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,656 and 23,492 is: 35,250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656 : 23,492 = 23,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656/23,492 = 23,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656x = 23,492 × 23,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656x = 551,874,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,874,064/15,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,250.00

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