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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,687 and 23,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,687 and 23,031 is: 33,813.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,687 : 23,031 = 23,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,687/23,031 = 23,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,687x = 23,031 × 23,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,687x = 530,426,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,426,961/15,687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,813.15

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