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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,989 and 23,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,989 and 23,986 is: 35,982.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989 : 23,986 = 23,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989/23,986 = 23,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989x = 23,986 × 23,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989x = 575,328,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,328,196/15,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,982.75

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