Finding the Third Proportional to 15,895 and 30,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,895 and 30,347 is: 57,939.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,895 : 30,347 = 30,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,895/30,347 = 30,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,895x = 30,347 × 30,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,895x = 920,940,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,940,409/15,895 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,939.00
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