Finding the Third Proportional to 15,077 and 22,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,077 and 22,180 is: 32,629.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,077 : 22,180 = 22,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,077/22,180 = 22,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,077x = 22,180 × 22,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,077x = 491,952,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,952,400/15,077 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,629.33
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