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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,797 and 23,479

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,797 and 23,479 is: 34,896.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797 : 23,479 = 23,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797/23,479 = 23,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797x = 23,479 × 23,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797x = 551,263,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,263,441/15,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,896.72

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