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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,730 and 23,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,730 and 23,593 is: 35,386.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730 : 23,593 = 23,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730/23,593 = 23,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730x = 23,593 × 23,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730x = 556,629,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,629,649/15,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,386.50

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