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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,664 and 23,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,664 and 23,632 is: 35,653.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664 : 23,632 = 23,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664/23,632 = 23,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664x = 23,632 × 23,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664x = 558,471,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,471,424/15,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,653.18

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