Finding the Third Proportional to 10,066 and 15,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,066 and 15,075 is: 22,576.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,066 : 15,075 = 15,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,066/15,075 = 15,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,066x = 15,075 × 15,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,066x = 227,255,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,255,625/10,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,576.56
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