Finding the Third Proportional to 12,092 and 15,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,092 and 15,750 is: 20,514.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,092 : 15,750 = 15,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,092/15,750 = 15,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,092x = 15,750 × 15,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,092x = 248,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,062,500/12,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,514.60
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