Finding the Third Proportional to 15,966 and 18,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,966 and 18,894 is: 22,358.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,966 : 18,894 = 18,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,966/18,894 = 18,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,966x = 18,894 × 18,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,966x = 356,983,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,983,236/15,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,358.97
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