Finding the Third Proportional to 12,474 and 15,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,474 and 15,246 is: 18,634
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,474 : 15,246 = 15,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,474/15,246 = 15,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,474x = 15,246 × 15,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,474x = 232,440,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,440,516/12,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,634
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