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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,891 and 23,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,891 and 23,305 is: 34,178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,891 : 23,305 = 23,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,891/23,305 = 23,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,891x = 23,305 × 23,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,891x = 543,123,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,123,025/15,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,178.03

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