Finding the Third Proportional to 15,296 and 22,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,296 and 22,496 is: 33,085.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,296 : 22,496 = 22,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,296/22,496 = 22,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,296x = 22,496 × 22,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,296x = 506,070,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,070,016/15,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,085.12
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