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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,761 and 23,829

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,761 and 23,829 is: 36,026.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761 : 23,829 = 23,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761/23,829 = 23,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761x = 23,829 × 23,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761x = 567,821,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,821,241/15,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,026.98

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