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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,122 and 30,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,122 and 30,892 is: 63,107.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122 : 30,892 = 30,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122/30,892 = 30,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122x = 30,892 × 30,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122x = 954,315,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,315,664/15,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,107.77

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