Finding the Third Proportional to 15,158 and 23,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,158 and 23,385 is: 36,077.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,158 : 23,385 = 23,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,158/23,385 = 23,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,158x = 23,385 × 23,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,158x = 546,858,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,858,225/15,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,077.20
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