Finding the Third Proportional to 15,566 and 20,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,566 and 20,973 is: 28,258.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,566 : 20,973 = 20,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,566/20,973 = 20,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,566x = 20,973 × 20,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,566x = 439,866,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,866,729/15,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,258.17
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