Finding the Third Proportional to 15,482 and 23,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,482 and 23,257 is: 34,936.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,482 : 23,257 = 23,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,482/23,257 = 23,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,482x = 23,257 × 23,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,482x = 540,888,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,888,049/15,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,936.57
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