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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,167 and 31,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,167 and 31,063 is: 63,619.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167 : 31,063 = 31,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167/31,063 = 31,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167x = 31,063 × 31,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167x = 964,909,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,909,969/15,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,619.04

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