Finding the Third Proportional to 15,646 and 22,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,646 and 22,616 is: 32,691.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,646 : 22,616 = 22,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,646/22,616 = 22,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,646x = 22,616 × 22,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,646x = 511,483,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,483,456/15,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,691.00
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