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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,953 and 22,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,953 and 22,836 is: 32,688.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953 : 22,836 = 22,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953/22,836 = 22,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953x = 22,836 × 22,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953x = 521,482,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,482,896/15,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,688.70

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