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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,183 and 23,013

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,183 and 23,013 is: 34,881.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183 : 23,013 = 23,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183/23,013 = 23,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183x = 23,013 × 23,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183x = 529,598,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,598,169/15,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,881.00

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