Finding the Third Proportional to 15,302 and 22,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,302 and 22,670 is: 33,585.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,302 : 22,670 = 22,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,302/22,670 = 22,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,302x = 22,670 × 22,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,302x = 513,928,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,928,900/15,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,585.73
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