Finding the Third Proportional to 15,230 and 16,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,230 and 16,814 is: 18,562.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,230 : 16,814 = 16,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,230/16,814 = 16,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,230x = 16,814 × 16,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,230x = 282,710,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,710,596/15,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,562.74
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