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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,709 and 23,597.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,709 and 23,597.50 is: 35,447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,709 : 23,597.50 = 23,597.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,709/23,597.50 = 23,597.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,709x = 23,597.50 × 23,597.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,709x = 556,842,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,842,006.25/15,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,447.32

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