Finding the Third Proportional to 15,392 and 23,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,392 and 23,106 is: 34,686.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,392 : 23,106 = 23,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,392/23,106 = 23,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,392x = 23,106 × 23,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,392x = 533,887,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 533,887,236/15,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,686.02
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