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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,914 and 23,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,914 and 23,282 is: 34,061.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,914 : 23,282 = 23,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,914/23,282 = 23,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,914x = 23,282 × 23,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,914x = 542,051,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,051,524/15,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,061.30

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