Finding the Third Proportional to 15,473 and 22,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,473 and 22,548 is: 32,858.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,473 : 22,548 = 22,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,473/22,548 = 22,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,473x = 22,548 × 22,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,473x = 508,412,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 508,412,304/15,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,858.03
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