Finding the Third Proportional to 12,144 and 15,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,144 and 15,192 is: 19,005.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,144 : 15,192 = 15,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,144/15,192 = 15,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,144x = 15,192 × 15,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,144x = 230,796,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,796,864/12,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,005.01
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