Finding the Third Proportional to 15,858 and 22,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,858 and 22,168 is: 30,988.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,858 : 22,168 = 22,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,858/22,168 = 22,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,858x = 22,168 × 22,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,858x = 491,420,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,420,224/15,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,988.79
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