Finding the Third Proportional to 15,106 and 22,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,106 and 22,731 is: 34,204.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,106 : 22,731 = 22,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,106/22,731 = 22,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,106x = 22,731 × 22,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,106x = 516,698,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,698,361/15,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,204.84
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