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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,956 and 23,422

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,956 and 23,422 is: 34,381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956 : 23,422 = 23,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956/23,422 = 23,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956x = 23,422 × 23,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956x = 548,590,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,590,084/15,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,381.43

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