Finding the Third Proportional to 15,362 and 31,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,362 and 31,338 is: 63,928.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,362 : 31,338 = 31,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,362/31,338 = 31,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,362x = 31,338 × 31,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,362x = 982,070,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 982,070,244/15,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,928.54
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