Finding the Third Proportional to 10,258 and 15,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,258 and 15,316 is: 22,867.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,258 : 15,316 = 15,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,258/15,316 = 15,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,258x = 15,316 × 15,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,258x = 234,579,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,579,856/10,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,867.99
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