Finding the Third Proportional to 15,720 and 29,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,720 and 29,648 is: 55,916.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,720 : 29,648 = 29,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,720/29,648 = 29,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,720x = 29,648 × 29,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,720x = 879,003,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 879,003,904/15,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,916.28
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