Finding the Third Proportional to 15,352 and 23,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,352 and 23,028 is: 34,542
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,352 : 23,028 = 23,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,352/23,028 = 23,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,352x = 23,028 × 23,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,352x = 530,288,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,288,784/15,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,542
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