Finding the Third Proportional to 15,976 and 22,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,976 and 22,877 is: 32,758.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,976 : 22,877 = 22,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,976/22,877 = 22,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,976x = 22,877 × 22,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,976x = 523,357,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,357,129/15,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,758.96
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