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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,003 and 13,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,003 and 13,683 is: 15,598.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,003 : 13,683 = 13,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,003/13,683 = 13,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,003x = 13,683 × 13,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,003x = 187,224,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,224,489/12,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.14

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