Finding the Third Proportional to 10,090 and 15,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,090 and 15,226 is: 22,976.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,090 : 15,226 = 15,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,090/15,226 = 15,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,090x = 15,226 × 15,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,090x = 231,831,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,831,076/10,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,976.32
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