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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,328 and 31,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,328 and 31,304 is: 63,931.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328 : 31,304 = 31,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328/31,304 = 31,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328x = 31,304 × 31,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328x = 979,940,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,940,416/15,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,931.39

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