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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,048 and 21,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,048 and 21,373 is: 30,356.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048 : 21,373 = 21,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048/21,373 = 21,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048x = 21,373 × 21,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048x = 456,805,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,805,129/15,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,356.53

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