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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,420 and 30,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,420 and 30,072 is: 58,646.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,420 : 30,072 = 30,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,420/30,072 = 30,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,420x = 30,072 × 30,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,420x = 904,325,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,325,184/15,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,646.25

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