Finding the Third Proportional to 10,406 and 15,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,406 and 15,609 is: 23,413.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,406 : 15,609 = 15,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,406/15,609 = 15,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,406x = 15,609 × 15,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,406x = 243,640,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,640,881/10,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,413.50
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