Finding the Third Proportional to 13,580 and 15,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,580 and 15,528 is: 17,755.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,580 : 15,528 = 15,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,580/15,528 = 15,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,580x = 15,528 × 15,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,580x = 241,118,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,118,784/13,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,755.43
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