Finding the Third Proportional to 15,506 and 24,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,506 and 24,963 is: 40,187.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,506 : 24,963 = 24,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,506/24,963 = 24,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,506x = 24,963 × 24,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,506x = 623,151,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,151,369/15,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,187.76
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