Finding the Third Proportional to 15,296 and 21,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,296 and 21,541 is: 30,335.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,296 : 21,541 = 21,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,296/21,541 = 21,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,296x = 21,541 × 21,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,296x = 464,014,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,014,681/15,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,335.69
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