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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,844 and 23,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,844 and 23,718 is: 35,505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844 : 23,718 = 23,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844/23,718 = 23,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844x = 23,718 × 23,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844x = 562,543,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,543,524/15,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,505.15

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