Finding the Third Proportional to 15,400 and 23,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,400 and 23,836 is: 36,893.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,400 : 23,836 = 23,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,400/23,836 = 23,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,400x = 23,836 × 23,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,400x = 568,154,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,154,896/15,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,893.18
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