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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,984 and 23,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,984 and 23,926 is: 35,814.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984 : 23,926 = 23,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984/23,926 = 23,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984x = 23,926 × 23,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984x = 572,453,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,453,476/15,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,814.16

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