Finding the Third Proportional to 15,354 and 22,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,354 and 22,528 is: 33,053.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,354 : 22,528 = 22,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,354/22,528 = 22,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,354x = 22,528 × 22,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,354x = 507,510,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 507,510,784/15,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,053.98
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