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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,956 and 22,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,956 and 22,840 is: 32,694.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956 : 22,840 = 22,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956/22,840 = 22,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956x = 22,840 × 22,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956x = 521,665,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,665,600/15,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,694.01

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