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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,677 and 30,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,677 and 30,569 is: 59,607.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,677 : 30,569 = 30,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,677/30,569 = 30,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,677x = 30,569 × 30,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,677x = 934,463,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,463,761/15,677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,607.31

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