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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,849 and 23,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,849 and 23,725 is: 35,514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849 : 23,725 = 23,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849/23,725 = 23,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849x = 23,725 × 23,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849x = 562,875,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,875,625/15,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,514.90

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