Finding the Third Proportional to 15,598 and 24,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,598 and 24,795 is: 39,414.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,598 : 24,795 = 24,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,598/24,795 = 24,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,598x = 24,795 × 24,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,598x = 614,792,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,792,025/15,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,414.80
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