Finding the Third Proportional to 15,238 and 22,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,238 and 22,857 is: 34,285.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,238 : 22,857 = 22,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,238/22,857 = 22,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,238x = 22,857 × 22,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,238x = 522,442,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 522,442,449/15,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,285.50
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