Finding the Third Proportional to 15,578 and 23,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,578 and 23,302 is: 34,855.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,578 : 23,302 = 23,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,578/23,302 = 23,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,578x = 23,302 × 23,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,578x = 542,983,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,983,204/15,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,855.77
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