Finding the Third Proportional to 15,216 and 35,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,216 and 35,268 is: 81,744.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,216 : 35,268 = 35,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,216/35,268 = 35,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,216x = 35,268 × 35,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,216x = 1,243,831,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,243,831,824/15,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,744.99
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