Finding the Third Proportional to 15,354 and 23,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,354 and 23,031 is: 34,546.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,354 : 23,031 = 23,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,354/23,031 = 23,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,354x = 23,031 × 23,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,354x = 530,426,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,426,961/15,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,546.50
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