Finding the Third Proportional to 10,128 and 15,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,128 and 15,331 is: 23,206.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,128 : 15,331 = 15,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,128/15,331 = 15,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,128x = 15,331 × 15,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,128x = 235,039,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,039,561/10,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,206.91
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