Finding the Third Proportional to 15,124 and 16,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,124 and 16,756 is: 18,564.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,124 : 16,756 = 16,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,124/16,756 = 16,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,124x = 16,756 × 16,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,124x = 280,763,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,763,536/15,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,564.11
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