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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,953 and 23,457

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,953 and 23,457 is: 34,490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953 : 23,457 = 23,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953/23,457 = 23,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953x = 23,457 × 23,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953x = 550,230,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,230,849/15,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,490.74

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