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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,178 and 30,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,178 and 30,974 is: 63,209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,178 : 30,974 = 30,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,178/30,974 = 30,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,178x = 30,974 × 30,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,178x = 959,388,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,388,676/15,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,209.16

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