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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,176 and 31,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,176 and 31,102 is: 63,741.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176 : 31,102 = 31,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176/31,102 = 31,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176x = 31,102 × 31,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176x = 967,334,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,334,404/15,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,741.07

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