Finding the Third Proportional to 15,158 and 30,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,158 and 30,932 is: 63,121.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,158 : 30,932 = 30,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,158/30,932 = 30,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,158x = 30,932 × 30,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,158x = 956,788,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 956,788,624/15,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,121.03
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