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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,758 and 23,526

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,758 and 23,526 is: 35,123.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758 : 23,526 = 23,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758/23,526 = 23,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758x = 23,526 × 23,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758x = 553,472,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,472,676/15,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,123.28

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