Finding the Third Proportional to 15,190 and 22,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,190 and 22,723 is: 33,991.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,190 : 22,723 = 22,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,190/22,723 = 22,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,190x = 22,723 × 22,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,190x = 516,334,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,334,729/15,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,991.75
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