Finding the Third Proportional to 15,630 and 35,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,630 and 35,181 is: 79,187.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,630 : 35,181 = 35,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,630/35,181 = 35,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,630x = 35,181 × 35,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,630x = 1,237,702,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,237,702,761/15,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,187.64
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