Finding the Third Proportional to 15,284 and 29,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,284 and 29,171 is: 55,675.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,284 : 29,171 = 29,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,284/29,171 = 29,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,284x = 29,171 × 29,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,284x = 850,947,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 850,947,241/15,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,675.69
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