Finding the Third Proportional to 10,032 and 15,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,032 and 15,248 is: 23,175.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,032 : 15,248 = 15,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,032/15,248 = 15,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,032x = 15,248 × 15,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,032x = 232,501,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,501,504/10,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,175.99
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