Finding the Third Proportional to 10,063 and 15,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,063 and 15,310 is: 23,292.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,063 : 15,310 = 15,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,063/15,310 = 15,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,063x = 15,310 × 15,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,063x = 234,396,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,396,100/10,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,292.86
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