Finding the Third Proportional to 15,982 and 24,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,982 and 24,196 is: 36,631.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,982 : 24,196 = 24,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,982/24,196 = 24,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,982x = 24,196 × 24,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,982x = 585,446,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 585,446,416/15,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,631.61
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