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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,856 and 25,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,856 and 25,328 is: 40,458.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,856 : 25,328 = 25,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,856/25,328 = 25,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,856x = 25,328 × 25,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,856x = 641,507,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,507,584/15,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,458.35

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