Finding the Third Proportional to 15,508 and 21,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,508 and 21,167 is: 28,891.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,508 : 21,167 = 21,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,508/21,167 = 21,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,508x = 21,167 × 21,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,508x = 448,041,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,041,889/15,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,891.02
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