Finding the Third Proportional to 15,164 and 22,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,164 and 22,312 is: 32,829.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,164 : 22,312 = 22,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,164/22,312 = 22,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,164x = 22,312 × 22,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,164x = 497,825,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,825,344/15,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,829.42
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