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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,669 and 23,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,669 and 23,999 is: 36,757.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669 : 23,999 = 23,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669/23,999 = 23,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669x = 23,999 × 23,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669x = 575,952,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,952,001/15,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,757.42

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