Finding the Third Proportional to 15,076 and 22,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,076 and 22,074 is: 32,320.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,076 : 22,074 = 22,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,076/22,074 = 22,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,076x = 22,074 × 22,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,076x = 487,261,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,261,476/15,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,320.34
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