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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,334 and 31,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,334 and 31,314 is: 63,947.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,334 : 31,314 = 31,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,334/31,314 = 31,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,334x = 31,314 × 31,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,334x = 980,566,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,566,596/15,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,947.22

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