Finding the Third Proportional to 15,652 and 22,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,652 and 22,014 is: 30,961.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,652 : 22,014 = 22,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,652/22,014 = 22,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,652x = 22,014 × 22,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,652x = 484,616,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,616,196/15,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,961.93
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