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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,668 and 23,532

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,668 and 23,532 is: 35,343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668 : 23,532 = 23,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668/23,532 = 23,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668x = 23,532 × 23,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668x = 553,755,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,755,024/15,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,343.06

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