Finding the Third Proportional to 15,654 and 21,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,654 and 21,321 is: 29,039.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,654 : 21,321 = 21,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,654/21,321 = 21,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,654x = 21,321 × 21,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,654x = 454,585,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,585,041/15,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,039.55
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