Finding the Third Proportional to 15,104 and 19,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,104 and 19,596 is: 25,423.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,104 : 19,596 = 19,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,104/19,596 = 19,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,104x = 19,596 × 19,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,104x = 384,003,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,003,216/15,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,423.94
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