Finding the Third Proportional to 15,220 and 24,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,220 and 24,150 is: 38,319.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,220 : 24,150 = 24,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,220/24,150 = 24,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,220x = 24,150 × 24,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,220x = 583,222,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 583,222,500/15,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,319.48
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