Finding the Third Proportional to 5,586 and 15,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,586 and 15,162 is: 41,154
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,586 : 15,162 = 15,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,586/15,162 = 15,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,586x = 15,162 × 15,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,586x = 229,886,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,886,244/5,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,154
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