Finding the Third Proportional to 15,541 and 24,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,541 and 24,242 is: 37,814.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,541 : 24,242 = 24,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,541/24,242 = 24,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,541x = 24,242 × 24,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,541x = 587,674,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 587,674,564/15,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,814.46
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