Finding the Third Proportional to 10,328 and 15,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,328 and 15,058 is: 21,954.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,328 : 15,058 = 15,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,328/15,058 = 15,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,328x = 15,058 × 15,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,328x = 226,743,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,743,364/10,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,954.24
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