Finding the Third Proportional to 15,990 and 22,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,990 and 22,257 is: 30,980.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,990 : 22,257 = 22,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,990/22,257 = 22,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,990x = 22,257 × 22,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,990x = 495,374,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,374,049/15,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,980.24
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