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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,930 and 25,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,930 and 25,303 is: 40,190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930 : 25,303 = 25,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930/25,303 = 25,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930x = 25,303 × 25,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930x = 640,241,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,241,809/15,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,190.95

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