Finding the Third Proportional to 15,896 and 23,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,896 and 23,382 is: 34,393.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,896 : 23,382 = 23,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,896/23,382 = 23,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,896x = 23,382 × 23,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,896x = 546,717,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,717,924/15,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,393.43
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