Finding the Third Proportional to 15,855 and 24,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,855 and 24,466 is: 37,753.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,855 : 24,466 = 24,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,855/24,466 = 24,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,855x = 24,466 × 24,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,855x = 598,585,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 598,585,156/15,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,753.72
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