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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,992.44 and 23,988.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,992.44 and 23,988.66 is: 35,982.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.44 : 23,988.66 = 23,988.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.44/23,988.66 = 23,988.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.44x = 23,988.66 × 23,988.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.44x = 575,455,628.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,455,628.68/15,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,982.98

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