Finding the Third Proportional to 15,538 and 22,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,538 and 22,016 is: 31,194.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,538 : 22,016 = 22,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,538/22,016 = 22,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,538x = 22,016 × 22,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,538x = 484,704,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,704,256/15,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,194.76
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