Finding the Third Proportional to 15,849 and 24,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,849 and 24,516 is: 37,922.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,849 : 24,516 = 24,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,849/24,516 = 24,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,849x = 24,516 × 24,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,849x = 601,034,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,034,256/15,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,922.53
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