Finding the Third Proportional to 15,028 and 17,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,028 and 17,284 is: 19,878.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,028 : 17,284 = 17,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,028/17,284 = 17,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,028x = 17,284 × 17,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,028x = 298,736,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,736,656/15,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,878.67
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