Finding the Third Proportional to 10,534 and 15,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,534 and 15,729 is: 23,485.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,534 : 15,729 = 15,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,534/15,729 = 15,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,534x = 15,729 × 15,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,534x = 247,401,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,401,441/10,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,485.99
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