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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,158 and 30,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,158 and 30,932 is: 63,121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158 : 30,932 = 30,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158/30,932 = 30,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158x = 30,932 × 30,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158x = 956,788,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,788,624/15,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,121.03

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