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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,866 and 23,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,866 and 23,614 is: 35,145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,866 : 23,614 = 23,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,866/23,614 = 23,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,866x = 23,614 × 23,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,866x = 557,620,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,620,996/15,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,145.66

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