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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,932 and 31,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,932 and 31,459 is: 62,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932 : 31,459 = 31,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932/31,459 = 31,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932x = 31,459 × 31,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932x = 989,668,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,668,681/15,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,118.30

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