Finding the Third Proportional to 10,126 and 15,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,126 and 15,850 is: 24,809.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,126 : 15,850 = 15,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,126/15,850 = 15,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,126x = 15,850 × 15,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,126x = 251,222,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,222,500/10,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,809.65
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