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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,093 and 31,032.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,093 and 31,032.75 is: 63,806.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,093 : 31,032.75 = 31,032.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,093/31,032.75 = 31,032.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,093x = 31,032.75 × 31,032.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,093x = 963,031,572.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,031,572.56/15,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,806.50

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