Finding the Third Proportional to 15,404 and 36,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,404 and 36,338 is: 85,721.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,404 : 36,338 = 36,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,404/36,338 = 36,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,404x = 36,338 × 36,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,404x = 1,320,450,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,320,450,244/15,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,721.26
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