Finding the Third Proportional to 10,188 and 15,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,188 and 15,309 is: 23,004.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,188 : 15,309 = 15,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,188/15,309 = 15,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,188x = 15,309 × 15,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,188x = 234,365,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,365,481/10,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,004.07
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