Finding the Third Proportional to 15,177 and 31,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,177 and 31,104 is: 63,745.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,177 : 31,104 = 31,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,177/31,104 = 31,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,177x = 31,104 × 31,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,177x = 967,458,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,458,816/15,177 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,745.06
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