Finding the Third Proportional to 15,060 and 19,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,060 and 19,878 is: 26,237.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,060 : 19,878 = 19,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,060/19,878 = 19,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,060x = 19,878 × 19,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,060x = 395,134,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,134,884/15,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,237.38
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