Finding the Third Proportional to 10,484 and 15,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,484 and 15,204 is: 22,048.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,484 : 15,204 = 15,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,484/15,204 = 15,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,484x = 15,204 × 15,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,484x = 231,161,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,161,616/10,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,048.99
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