Finding the Third Proportional to 15,170 and 21,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,170 and 21,779 is: 31,267.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,170 : 21,779 = 21,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,170/21,779 = 21,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,170x = 21,779 × 21,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,170x = 474,324,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 474,324,841/15,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,267.29
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