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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,658 and 22,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,658 and 22,863 is: 33,383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658 : 22,863 = 22,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658/22,863 = 22,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658x = 22,863 × 22,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658x = 522,716,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,716,769/15,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,383.37

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