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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,332 and 31,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,332 and 31,312 is: 63,947.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332 : 31,312 = 31,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332/31,312 = 31,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332x = 31,312 × 31,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332x = 980,441,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,441,344/15,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,947.39

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