Finding the Third Proportional to 15,248 and 23,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,248 and 23,762 is: 37,029.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,248 : 23,762 = 23,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,248/23,762 = 23,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,248x = 23,762 × 23,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,248x = 564,632,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 564,632,644/15,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,029.95
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