Finding the Third Proportional to 15,308 and 24,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,308 and 24,354 is: 38,745.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,308 : 24,354 = 24,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,308/24,354 = 24,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,308x = 24,354 × 24,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,308x = 593,117,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 593,117,316/15,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,745.58
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