Finding the Third Proportional to 15,446 and 30,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,446 and 30,124 is: 58,750.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,446 : 30,124 = 30,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,446/30,124 = 30,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,446x = 30,124 × 30,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,446x = 907,455,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 907,455,376/15,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,750.19
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