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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,403 and 23,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,403 and 23,897 is: 37,075.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,403 : 23,897 = 23,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,403/23,897 = 23,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,403x = 23,897 × 23,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,403x = 571,066,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,066,609/15,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,075.02

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