Finding the Third Proportional to 10,410 and 15,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,410 and 15,875 is: 24,208.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,410 : 15,875 = 15,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,410/15,875 = 15,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,410x = 15,875 × 15,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,410x = 252,015,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,015,625/10,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,208.99
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