Finding the Third Proportional to 15,204 and 22,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,204 and 22,745 is: 34,026.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,204 : 22,745 = 22,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,204/22,745 = 22,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,204x = 22,745 × 22,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,204x = 517,335,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,335,025/15,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,026.24
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