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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,952 and 23,416

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,952 and 23,416 is: 34,372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952 : 23,416 = 23,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952/23,416 = 23,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952x = 23,416 × 23,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952x = 548,309,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,309,056/15,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,372.43

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