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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,810 and 23,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,810 and 23,064 is: 33,646.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810 : 23,064 = 23,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810/23,064 = 23,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810x = 23,064 × 23,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810x = 531,948,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,948,096/15,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,646.31

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