Finding the Third Proportional to 15,912 and 37,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,912 and 37,000 is: 86,035.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,912 : 37,000 = 37,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,912/37,000 = 37,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,912x = 37,000 × 37,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,912x = 1,369,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,369,000,000/15,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,035.70
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