Finding the Third Proportional to 15,363 and 23,185.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,363 and 23,185.50 is: 34,991.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,363 : 23,185.50 = 23,185.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,363/23,185.50 = 23,185.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,363x = 23,185.50 × 23,185.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,363x = 537,567,410.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 537,567,410.25/15,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,991.04
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