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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,330 and 31,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,330 and 31,305 is: 63,927.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330 : 31,305 = 31,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330/31,305 = 31,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330x = 31,305 × 31,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330x = 980,003,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,003,025/15,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,927.14

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