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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,893 and 30,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,893 and 30,343 is: 57,931.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,893 : 30,343 = 30,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,893/30,343 = 30,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,893x = 30,343 × 30,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,893x = 920,697,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,697,649/15,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,931.02

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