Finding the Third Proportional to 15,854 and 24,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,854 and 24,643 is: 38,304.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,854 : 24,643 = 24,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,854/24,643 = 24,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,854x = 24,643 × 24,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,854x = 607,277,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,277,449/15,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,304.37
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