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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,759 and 23,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,759 and 23,966 is: 36,447.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759 : 23,966 = 23,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759/23,966 = 23,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759x = 23,966 × 23,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759x = 574,369,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,369,156/15,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,447.06

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