Finding the Third Proportional to 15,162 and 31,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,162 and 31,376 is: 64,928.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,162 : 31,376 = 31,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,162/31,376 = 31,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,162x = 31,376 × 31,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,162x = 984,453,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 984,453,376/15,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,928.99
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