Finding the Third Proportional to 15,516 and 23,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,516 and 23,802 is: 36,512.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,516 : 23,802 = 23,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,516/23,802 = 23,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,516x = 23,802 × 23,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,516x = 566,535,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 566,535,204/15,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,512.97
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