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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,879.75 and 23,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,879.75 and 23,223 is: 33,961.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,879.75 : 23,223 = 23,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,879.75/23,223 = 23,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,879.75x = 23,223 × 23,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,879.75x = 539,307,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,307,729/15,879.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,961.98

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