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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,802 and 23,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,802 and 23,802 is: 35,852.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802 : 23,802 = 23,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802/23,802 = 23,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802x = 23,802 × 23,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802x = 566,535,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,535,204/15,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,852.12

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