Finding the Third Proportional to 10,258 and 15,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,258 and 15,931 is: 24,741.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,258 : 15,931 = 15,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,258/15,931 = 15,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,258x = 15,931 × 15,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,258x = 253,796,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,796,761/10,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,741.35
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