Finding the Third Proportional to 15,462 and 23,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,462 and 23,140 is: 34,630.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,462 : 23,140 = 23,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,462/23,140 = 23,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,462x = 23,140 × 23,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,462x = 535,459,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,459,600/15,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,630.68
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