Finding the Third Proportional to 15,122 and 30,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,122 and 30,892 is: 63,107.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,122 : 30,892 = 30,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,122/30,892 = 30,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,122x = 30,892 × 30,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,122x = 954,315,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 954,315,664/15,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,107.77
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