Finding the Third Proportional to 10,288 and 15,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,288 and 15,944 is: 24,709.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,288 : 15,944 = 15,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,288/15,944 = 15,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,288x = 15,944 × 15,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,288x = 254,211,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,211,136/10,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,709.48
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