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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,973 and 15,001

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,973 and 15,001 is: 20,507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,973 : 15,001 = 15,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,973/15,001 = 15,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,973x = 15,001 × 15,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,973x = 225,030,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,030,001/10,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,507.61

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