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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,164 and 30,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,164 and 30,952 is: 63,177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164 : 30,952 = 30,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164/30,952 = 30,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164x = 30,952 × 30,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164x = 958,026,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,026,304/15,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,177.68

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