Finding the Third Proportional to 15,216 and 24,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,216 and 24,144 is: 38,310.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,216 : 24,144 = 24,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,216/24,144 = 24,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,216x = 24,144 × 24,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,216x = 582,932,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,932,736/15,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,310.51
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