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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,800 and 23,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,800 and 23,676 is: 35,478.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800 : 23,676 = 23,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800/23,676 = 23,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800x = 23,676 × 23,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800x = 560,552,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,552,976/15,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,478.04

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