Finding the Third Proportional to 10,916 and 15,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,916 and 15,324 is: 21,512.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,916 : 15,324 = 15,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,916/15,324 = 15,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,916x = 15,324 × 15,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,916x = 234,824,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,824,976/10,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,512.00
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