Finding the Third Proportional to 15,964 and 18,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,964 and 18,892 is: 22,357.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,964 : 18,892 = 18,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,964/18,892 = 18,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,964x = 18,892 × 18,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,964x = 356,907,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,907,664/15,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,357.03
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