Finding the Third Proportional to 15,752 and 23,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,752 and 23,412 is: 34,796.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,752 : 23,412 = 23,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,752/23,412 = 23,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,752x = 23,412 × 23,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,752x = 548,121,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 548,121,744/15,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,796.96
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