Finding the Third Proportional to 15,977 and 23,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,977 and 23,918 is: 35,805.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,977 : 23,918 = 23,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,977/23,918 = 23,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,977x = 23,918 × 23,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,977x = 572,070,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,070,724/15,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,805.89
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