Finding the Third Proportional to 15,612 and 21,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,612 and 21,194 is: 28,771.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,612 : 21,194 = 21,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,612/21,194 = 21,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,612x = 21,194 × 21,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,612x = 449,185,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,185,636/15,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,771.82
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