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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,156 and 30,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,156 and 30,930 is: 63,121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,156 : 30,930 = 30,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,156/30,930 = 30,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,156x = 30,930 × 30,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,156x = 956,664,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,664,900/15,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,121.20

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