Finding the Third Proportional to 15,070 and 22,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,070 and 22,165 is: 32,600.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,070 : 22,165 = 22,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,070/22,165 = 22,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,070x = 22,165 × 22,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,070x = 491,287,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,287,225/15,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,600.35
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