Finding the Third Proportional to 15,192 and 31,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,192 and 31,134 is: 63,805.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,192 : 31,134 = 31,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,192/31,134 = 31,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,192x = 31,134 × 31,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,192x = 969,325,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,325,956/15,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,805.03
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