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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,896 and 23,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,896 and 23,700 is: 35,335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,896 : 23,700 = 23,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,896/23,700 = 23,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,896x = 23,700 × 23,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,896x = 561,690,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,690,000/15,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,335.30

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