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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,828 and 23,502

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,828 and 23,502 is: 34,896.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,828 : 23,502 = 23,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,828/23,502 = 23,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,828x = 23,502 × 23,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,828x = 552,344,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,344,004/15,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,896.64

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