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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,362 and 31,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,362 and 31,338 is: 63,928.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362 : 31,338 = 31,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362/31,338 = 31,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362x = 31,338 × 31,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362x = 982,070,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,070,244/15,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,928.54

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