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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,903 and 30,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,903 and 30,360 is: 57,959.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903 : 30,360 = 30,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903/30,360 = 30,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903x = 30,360 × 30,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903x = 921,729,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,729,600/15,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,959.48

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