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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,043 and 30,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,043 and 30,145 is: 60,408.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043 : 30,145 = 30,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043/30,145 = 30,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043x = 30,145 × 30,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043x = 908,721,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,721,025/15,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,408.23

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