Finding the Third Proportional to 15,228 and 17,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,228 and 17,415 is: 19,916.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,228 : 17,415 = 17,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,228/17,415 = 17,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,228x = 17,415 × 17,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,228x = 303,282,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,282,225/15,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,916.09
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