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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,893 and 23,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,893 and 23,227 is: 33,945.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,893 : 23,227 = 23,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,893/23,227 = 23,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,893x = 23,227 × 23,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,893x = 539,493,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,493,529/15,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,945.36

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