Finding the Third Proportional to 15,752 and 24,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,752 and 24,172 is: 37,092.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,752 : 24,172 = 24,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,752/24,172 = 24,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,752x = 24,172 × 24,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,752x = 584,285,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,285,584/15,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,092.79
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