Finding the Third Proportional to 15,090 and 22,885
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,090 and 22,885 is: 34,706.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,090 : 22,885 = 22,885 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,090/22,885 = 22,885/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,090x = 22,885 × 22,885 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,090x = 523,723,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,723,225/15,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,706.64
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