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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,903 and 18,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,903 and 18,711 is: 22,014.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903 : 18,711 = 18,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903/18,711 = 18,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903x = 18,711 × 18,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903x = 350,101,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,101,521/15,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,014.81

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