Finding the Third Proportional to 10,404 and 15,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,404 and 15,750 is: 23,842.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,404 : 15,750 = 15,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,404/15,750 = 15,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,404x = 15,750 × 15,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,404x = 248,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,062,500/10,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,842.99
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