Finding the Third Proportional to 15,864 and 30,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,864 and 30,360 is: 58,101.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,864 : 30,360 = 30,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,864/30,360 = 30,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,864x = 30,360 × 30,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,864x = 921,729,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,729,600/15,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,101.97
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