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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,938 and 23,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,938 and 23,799 is: 35,537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938 : 23,799 = 23,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938/23,799 = 23,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938x = 23,799 × 23,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938x = 566,392,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,392,401/15,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,537.23

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