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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,889.50 and 23,895

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,889.50 and 23,895 is: 35,933.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,889.50 : 23,895 = 23,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,889.50/23,895 = 23,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,889.50x = 23,895 × 23,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,889.50x = 570,971,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,971,025/15,889.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,933.86

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