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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,179 and 31,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,179 and 31,108 is: 63,753.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179 : 31,108 = 31,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179/31,108 = 31,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179x = 31,108 × 31,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179x = 967,707,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,707,664/15,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,753.06

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