Finding the Third Proportional to 15,168 and 22,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,168 and 22,964 is: 34,766.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,168 : 22,964 = 22,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,168/22,964 = 22,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,168x = 22,964 × 22,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,168x = 527,345,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 527,345,296/15,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,766.96
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