Finding the Third Proportional to 15,008 and 19,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,008 and 19,452 is: 25,211.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,008 : 19,452 = 19,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,008/19,452 = 19,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,008x = 19,452 × 19,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,008x = 378,380,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,380,304/15,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,211.91
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