Finding the Third Proportional to 15,084 and 19,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,084 and 19,836 is: 26,085.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,084 : 19,836 = 19,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,084/19,836 = 19,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,084x = 19,836 × 19,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,084x = 393,466,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,466,896/15,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,085.05
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