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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,164 and 31,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,164 and 31,083 is: 63,713.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164 : 31,083 = 31,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164/31,083 = 31,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164x = 31,083 × 31,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164x = 966,152,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,152,889/15,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,713.59

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