Finding the Third Proportional to 15,408 and 38,335.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,408 and 38,335.50 is: 95,379.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,408 : 38,335.50 = 38,335.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,408/38,335.50 = 38,335.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,408x = 38,335.50 × 38,335.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,408x = 1,469,610,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,469,610,560.25/15,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,379.71
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