Finding the Third Proportional to 15,155 and 20,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,155 and 20,929 is: 28,902.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,155 : 20,929 = 20,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,155/20,929 = 20,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,155x = 20,929 × 20,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,155x = 438,023,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 438,023,041/15,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,902.87
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