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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,902 and 23,847

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,902 and 23,847 is: 35,761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,902 : 23,847 = 23,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,902/23,847 = 23,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,902x = 23,847 × 23,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,902x = 568,679,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,679,409/15,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,761.50

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