Finding the Third Proportional to 15,418 and 23,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,418 and 23,883 is: 36,995.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,418 : 23,883 = 23,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,418/23,883 = 23,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,418x = 23,883 × 23,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,418x = 570,397,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 570,397,689/15,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,995.57
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