Finding the Third Proportional to 15,230 and 23,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,230 and 23,547 is: 36,405.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,230 : 23,547 = 23,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,230/23,547 = 23,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,230x = 23,547 × 23,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,230x = 554,461,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,461,209/15,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,405.86
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