Finding the Third Proportional to 10,156 and 15,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,156 and 15,342 is: 23,176.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,156 : 15,342 = 15,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,156/15,342 = 15,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,156x = 15,342 × 15,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,156x = 235,376,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,376,964/10,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,176.15
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