Finding the Third Proportional to 8,274 and 15,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,274 and 15,576 is: 29,322.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,274 : 15,576 = 15,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,274/15,576 = 15,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,274x = 15,576 × 15,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,274x = 242,611,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,611,776/8,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,322.19
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