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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,080 and 21,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,080 and 21,934 is: 31,903.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080 : 21,934 = 21,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080/21,934 = 21,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080x = 21,934 × 21,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080x = 481,100,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,100,356/15,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,903.21

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