Finding the Third Proportional to 15,704 and 36,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,704 and 36,326 is: 84,028.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,704 : 36,326 = 36,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,704/36,326 = 36,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,704x = 36,326 × 36,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,704x = 1,319,578,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,319,578,276/15,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,028.16
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