Finding the Third Proportional to 15,030 and 22,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,030 and 22,459 is: 33,559.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,030 : 22,459 = 22,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,030/22,459 = 22,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,030x = 22,459 × 22,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,030x = 504,406,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,406,681/15,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,559.99
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