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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,088 and 30,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,088 and 30,604 is: 62,076.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088 : 30,604 = 30,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088/30,604 = 30,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088x = 30,604 × 30,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088x = 936,604,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,604,816/15,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,076.14

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