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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,034 and 20,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,034 and 20,283 is: 27,364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034 : 20,283 = 20,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034/20,283 = 20,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034x = 20,283 × 20,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034x = 411,400,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,400,089/15,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,364.65

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