Finding the Third Proportional to 15,862 and 24,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,862 and 24,763 is: 38,658.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,862 : 24,763 = 24,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,862/24,763 = 24,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,862x = 24,763 × 24,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,862x = 613,206,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,206,169/15,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,658.82
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