Finding the Third Proportional to 15,514 and 22,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,514 and 22,767 is: 33,410.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,514 : 22,767 = 22,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,514/22,767 = 22,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,514x = 22,767 × 22,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,514x = 518,336,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,336,289/15,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,410.87
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