Finding the Third Proportional to 15,726 and 37,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,726 and 37,071 is: 87,387.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,726 : 37,071 = 37,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,726/37,071 = 37,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,726x = 37,071 × 37,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,726x = 1,374,259,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,374,259,041/15,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,387.70
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