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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,940 and 23,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,940 and 23,766 is: 35,434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940 : 23,766 = 23,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940/23,766 = 23,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940x = 23,766 × 23,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940x = 564,822,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,822,756/15,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,434.30

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