Finding the Third Proportional to 15,866 and 22,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,866 and 22,314 is: 31,382.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,866 : 22,314 = 22,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,866/22,314 = 22,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,866x = 22,314 × 22,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,866x = 497,914,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,914,596/15,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,382.49
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