Finding the Third Proportional to 10,108 and 15,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,108 and 15,482 is: 23,713.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,108 : 15,482 = 15,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,108/15,482 = 15,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,108x = 15,482 × 15,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,108x = 239,692,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,692,324/10,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,713.13
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