Finding the Third Proportional to 10,110 and 15,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,110 and 15,651 is: 24,228.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,110 : 15,651 = 15,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,110/15,651 = 15,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,110x = 15,651 × 15,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,110x = 244,953,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,953,801/10,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,228.86
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