Finding the Third Proportional to 15,570 and 23,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,570 and 23,517 is: 35,520.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,570 : 23,517 = 23,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,570/23,517 = 23,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,570x = 23,517 × 23,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,570x = 553,049,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,049,289/15,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,520.19
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