Finding the Third Proportional to 15,918 and 19,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,918 and 19,302 is: 23,405.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,918 : 19,302 = 19,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,918/19,302 = 19,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,918x = 19,302 × 19,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,918x = 372,567,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,567,204/15,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,405.40
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