Finding the Third Proportional to 15,012 and 16,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,012 and 16,292 is: 17,681.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,012 : 16,292 = 16,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,012/16,292 = 16,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,012x = 16,292 × 16,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,012x = 265,429,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,429,264/15,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,681.14
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