Finding the Third Proportional to 15,500 and 24,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,500 and 24,630 is: 39,137.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,500 : 24,630 = 24,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,500/24,630 = 24,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,500x = 24,630 × 24,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,500x = 606,636,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 606,636,900/15,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,137.86
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