Finding the Third Proportional to 15,536 and 20,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,536 and 20,700 is: 27,580.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,536 : 20,700 = 20,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,536/20,700 = 20,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,536x = 20,700 × 20,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,536x = 428,490,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,490,000/15,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,580.46
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