Finding the Third Proportional to 15,246 and 23,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,246 and 23,138 is: 35,115.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,246 : 23,138 = 23,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,246/23,138 = 23,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,246x = 23,138 × 23,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,246x = 535,367,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,367,044/15,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,115.25
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