Finding the Third Proportional to 15,852 and 37,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,852 and 37,488 is: 88,654.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,852 : 37,488 = 37,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,852/37,488 = 37,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,852x = 37,488 × 37,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,852x = 1,405,350,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,405,350,144/15,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,654.44
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