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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,954 and 23,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,954 and 23,775 is: 35,430.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954 : 23,775 = 23,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954/23,775 = 23,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954x = 23,775 × 23,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954x = 565,250,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,250,625/15,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,430.03

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