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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,903 and 23,846

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,903 and 23,846 is: 35,756.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903 : 23,846 = 23,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903/23,846 = 23,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903x = 23,846 × 23,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903x = 568,631,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,631,716/15,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,756.25

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