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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,982 and 23,923

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,982 and 23,923 is: 35,809.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982 : 23,923 = 23,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982/23,923 = 23,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982x = 23,923 × 23,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982x = 572,309,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,309,929/15,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,809.66

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