Finding the Third Proportional to 10,558 and 15,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,558 and 15,907 is: 23,965.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,558 : 15,907 = 15,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,558/15,907 = 15,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,558x = 15,907 × 15,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,558x = 253,032,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,032,649/10,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,965.96
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