Finding the Third Proportional to 15,210 and 31,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,210 and 31,626 is: 65,759.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,210 : 31,626 = 31,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,210/31,626 = 31,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,210x = 31,626 × 31,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,210x = 1,000,203,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,000,203,876/15,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,759.62
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