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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,807 and 23,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,807 and 23,808 is: 35,858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,807 : 23,808 = 23,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,807/23,808 = 23,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,807x = 23,808 × 23,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,807x = 566,820,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,820,864/15,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,858.85

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