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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,603.73 and 23,313.76

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,603.73 and 23,313.76 is: 34,833.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,603.73 : 23,313.76 = 23,313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,603.73/23,313.76 = 23,313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,603.73x = 23,313.76 × 23,313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,603.73x = 543,531,485.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,531,485.48/15,603.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,833.43

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