Finding the Third Proportional to 15,144 and 20,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,144 and 20,236 is: 27,040.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,144 : 20,236 = 20,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,144/20,236 = 20,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,144x = 20,236 × 20,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,144x = 409,495,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,495,696/15,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,040.13
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