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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,936 and 23,877

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,936 and 23,877 is: 35,775.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936 : 23,877 = 23,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936/23,877 = 23,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936x = 23,877 × 23,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936x = 570,111,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,111,129/15,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,775.05

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