Finding the Third Proportional to 14,560 and 15,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,560 and 15,802 is: 17,149.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,560 : 15,802 = 15,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,560/15,802 = 15,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,560x = 15,802 × 15,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,560x = 249,703,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,703,204/14,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,149.95
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