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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,122 and 30,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,122 and 30,676 is: 62,228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122 : 30,676 = 30,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122/30,676 = 30,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122x = 30,676 × 30,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122x = 941,016,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,016,976/15,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,228.34

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