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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,740.25 and 23,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,740.25 and 23,762 is: 35,871.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,740.25 : 23,762 = 23,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,740.25/23,762 = 23,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,740.25x = 23,762 × 23,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,740.25x = 564,632,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,632,644/15,740.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,871.90

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