Finding the Third Proportional to 15,024 and 19,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,024 and 19,942 is: 26,469.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,024 : 19,942 = 19,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,024/19,942 = 19,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,024x = 19,942 × 19,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,024x = 397,683,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,683,364/15,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,469.87
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