Finding the Third Proportional to 10,480 and 15,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,480 and 15,720 is: 23,580
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,480 : 15,720 = 15,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,480/15,720 = 15,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,480x = 15,720 × 15,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,480x = 247,118,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,118,400/10,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,580
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