Finding the Third Proportional to 10,195 and 15,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,195 and 15,674 is: 24,097.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,195 : 15,674 = 15,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,195/15,674 = 15,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,195x = 15,674 × 15,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,195x = 245,674,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,674,276/10,195 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,097.53
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