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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,706 and 23,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,706 and 23,270 is: 34,476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706 : 23,270 = 23,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706/23,270 = 23,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706x = 23,270 × 23,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706x = 541,492,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,492,900/15,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,476.82

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