Finding the Third Proportional to 15,148 and 19,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,148 and 19,446 is: 24,963.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,148 : 19,446 = 19,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,148/19,446 = 19,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,148x = 19,446 × 19,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,148x = 378,146,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,146,916/15,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,963.49
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