Finding the Third Proportional to 15,205 and 22,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,205 and 22,746 is: 34,027.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,205 : 22,746 = 22,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,205/22,746 = 22,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,205x = 22,746 × 22,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,205x = 517,380,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,380,516/15,205 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,027.00
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