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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,180 and 30,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,180 and 30,774 is: 62,387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180 : 30,774 = 30,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180/30,774 = 30,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180x = 30,774 × 30,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180x = 947,039,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,039,076/15,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,387.29

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