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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,363 and 20,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,363 and 20,934 is: 28,525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363 : 20,934 = 20,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363/20,934 = 20,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363x = 20,934 × 20,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363x = 438,232,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,232,356/15,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,525.18

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