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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,973.50 and 23,217

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,973.50 and 23,217 is: 33,745.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.50 : 23,217 = 23,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.50/23,217 = 23,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.50x = 23,217 × 23,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.50x = 539,029,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,029,089/15,973.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,745.21

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