Finding the Third Proportional to 10,698 and 15,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,698 and 15,627 is: 22,826.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,698 : 15,627 = 15,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,698/15,627 = 15,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,698x = 15,627 × 15,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,698x = 244,203,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,203,129/10,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,826.99
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