Finding the Third Proportional to 15,820 and 23,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,820 and 23,854 is: 35,967.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,820 : 23,854 = 23,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,820/23,854 = 23,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,820x = 23,854 × 23,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,820x = 569,013,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 569,013,316/15,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,967.97
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