Finding the Third Proportional to 15,178 and 16,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,178 and 16,798 is: 18,590.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,178 : 16,798 = 16,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,178/16,798 = 16,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,178x = 16,798 × 16,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,178x = 282,172,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,172,804/15,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,590.91
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