Finding the Third Proportional to 13,152 and 15,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,152 and 15,816 is: 19,019.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,152 : 15,816 = 15,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,152/15,816 = 15,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,152x = 15,816 × 15,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,152x = 250,145,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,145,856/13,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,019.61
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