Finding the Third Proportional to 15,162 and 23,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,162 and 23,391 is: 36,086.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,162 : 23,391 = 23,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,162/23,391 = 23,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,162x = 23,391 × 23,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,162x = 547,138,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 547,138,881/15,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,086.19
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