Finding the Third Proportional to 10,624 and 15,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,624 and 15,626 is: 22,983.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,624 : 15,626 = 15,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,624/15,626 = 15,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,624x = 15,626 × 15,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,624x = 244,171,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,171,876/10,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,983.05
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