Finding the Third Proportional to 15,312 and 28,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,312 and 28,437 is: 52,812.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,312 : 28,437 = 28,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,312/28,437 = 28,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,312x = 28,437 × 28,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,312x = 808,662,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 808,662,969/15,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,812.37
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