Finding the Third Proportional to 15,897 and 19,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,897 and 19,281 is: 23,385.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,897 : 19,281 = 19,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,897/19,281 = 19,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,897x = 19,281 × 19,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,897x = 371,756,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,756,961/15,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,385.35
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