Finding the Third Proportional to 15,348 and 23,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,348 and 23,022 is: 34,533
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,348 : 23,022 = 23,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,348/23,022 = 23,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,348x = 23,022 × 23,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,348x = 530,012,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,012,484/15,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,533
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