Finding the Third Proportional to 15,548 and 23,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,548 and 23,319 is: 34,974.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,548 : 23,319 = 23,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,548/23,319 = 23,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,548x = 23,319 × 23,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,548x = 543,775,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,775,761/15,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,974.00
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