Finding the Third Proportional to 15,153 and 30,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,153 and 30,924 is: 63,109.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,153 : 30,924 = 30,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,153/30,924 = 30,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,153x = 30,924 × 30,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,153x = 956,293,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 956,293,776/15,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,109.20
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