Finding the Third Proportional to 15,152 and 35,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,152 and 35,213 is: 81,834.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,152 : 35,213 = 35,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,152/35,213 = 35,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,152x = 35,213 × 35,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,152x = 1,239,955,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,239,955,369/15,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,834.44
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