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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,948 and 23,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,948 and 23,832 is: 35,613.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948 : 23,832 = 23,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948/23,832 = 23,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948x = 23,832 × 23,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948x = 567,964,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,964,224/15,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,613.51

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