Finding the Third Proportional to 10,110 and 15,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,110 and 15,369 is: 23,363.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,110 : 15,369 = 15,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,110/15,369 = 15,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,110x = 15,369 × 15,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,110x = 236,206,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,206,161/10,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,363.62
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