Finding the Third Proportional to 15,741 and 23,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,741 and 23,571 is: 35,295.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,741 : 23,571 = 23,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,741/23,571 = 23,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,741x = 23,571 × 23,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,741x = 555,592,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,592,041/15,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,295.85
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