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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,045 and 26,931

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,045 and 26,931 is: 48,207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045 : 26,931 = 26,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045/26,931 = 26,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045x = 26,931 × 26,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045x = 725,278,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,278,761/15,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,207.30

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