Finding the Third Proportional to 15,088 and 17,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,088 and 17,360 is: 19,974.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,088 : 17,360 = 17,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,088/17,360 = 17,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,088x = 17,360 × 17,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,088x = 301,369,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,369,600/15,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,974.13
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