Finding the Third Proportional to 12,304 and 15,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,304 and 15,008 is: 18,306.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,304 : 15,008 = 15,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,304/15,008 = 15,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,304x = 15,008 × 15,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,304x = 225,240,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,240,064/12,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,306.25
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