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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,984 and 25,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,984 and 25,536 is: 40,796.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984 : 25,536 = 25,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984/25,536 = 25,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984x = 25,536 × 25,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984x = 652,087,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,087,296/15,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,796.25

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