Finding the Third Proportional to 15,444 and 30,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,444 and 30,120 is: 58,742.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,444 : 30,120 = 30,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,444/30,120 = 30,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,444x = 30,120 × 30,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,444x = 907,214,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 907,214,400/15,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,742.19
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