Finding the Third Proportional to 15,596 and 21,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,596 and 21,000 is: 28,276.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,596 : 21,000 = 21,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,596/21,000 = 21,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,596x = 21,000 × 21,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,596x = 441,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,000,000/15,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,276.48
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