Finding the Third Proportional to 15,231 and 22,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,231 and 22,846 is: 34,268.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,231 : 22,846 = 22,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,231/22,846 = 22,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,231x = 22,846 × 22,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,231x = 521,939,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,939,716/15,231 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,268.25
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