Finding the Third Proportional to 15,416 and 30,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,416 and 30,064 is: 58,630.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,416 : 30,064 = 30,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,416/30,064 = 30,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,416x = 30,064 × 30,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,416x = 903,844,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 903,844,096/15,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,630.26
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