Finding the Third Proportional to 15,586 and 21,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,586 and 21,923 is: 30,836.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,586 : 21,923 = 21,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,586/21,923 = 21,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,586x = 21,923 × 21,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,586x = 480,617,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,617,929/15,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,836.52
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