Finding the Third Proportional to 15,410 and 36,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,410 and 36,365 is: 85,815.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,410 : 36,365 = 36,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,410/36,365 = 36,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,410x = 36,365 × 36,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,410x = 1,322,413,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,322,413,225/15,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,815.26
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