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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,878 and 30,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,878 and 30,316 is: 57,882.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,878 : 30,316 = 30,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,878/30,316 = 30,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,878x = 30,316 × 30,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,878x = 919,059,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,059,856/15,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,882.60

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