Finding the Third Proportional to 15,802 and 24,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,802 and 24,283 is: 37,315.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,802 : 24,283 = 24,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,802/24,283 = 24,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,802x = 24,283 × 24,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,802x = 589,664,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 589,664,089/15,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,315.79
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