Finding the Third Proportional to 15,148.50 and 31,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,148.50 and 31,953 is: 67,399.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,148.50 : 31,953 = 31,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,148.50/31,953 = 31,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,148.50x = 31,953 × 31,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,148.50x = 1,020,994,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,020,994,209/15,148.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,399.03
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