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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,460 and 30,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,460 and 30,524 is: 60,266.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460 : 30,524 = 30,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460/30,524 = 30,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460x = 30,524 × 30,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460x = 931,714,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,714,576/15,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,266.14

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