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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,810 and 23,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,810 and 23,755 is: 35,692.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810 : 23,755 = 23,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810/23,755 = 23,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810x = 23,755 × 23,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810x = 564,300,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,300,025/15,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,692.60

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