Finding the Third Proportional to 15,845 and 23,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,845 and 23,719 is: 35,505.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,845 : 23,719 = 23,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,845/23,719 = 23,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,845x = 23,719 × 23,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,845x = 562,590,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,590,961/15,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,505.90
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