Finding the Third Proportional to 15,110 and 32,730.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,110 and 32,730.50 is: 70,899.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,110 : 32,730.50 = 32,730.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,110/32,730.50 = 32,730.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,110x = 32,730.50 × 32,730.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,110x = 1,071,285,630.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,071,285,630.25/15,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,899.12
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