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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,746 and 23,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,746 and 23,771 is: 35,885.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,746 : 23,771 = 23,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,746/23,771 = 23,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,746x = 23,771 × 23,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,746x = 565,060,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,060,441/15,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,885.97

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