Finding the Third Proportional to 15,350 and 23,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,350 and 23,025 is: 34,537.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,350 : 23,025 = 23,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,350/23,025 = 23,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,350x = 23,025 × 23,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,350x = 530,150,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,150,625/15,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,537.50
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