Finding the Third Proportional to 15,561 and 20,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,561 and 20,965 is: 28,245.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,561 : 20,965 = 20,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,561/20,965 = 20,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,561x = 20,965 × 20,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,561x = 439,531,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,531,225/15,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,245.69
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