Finding the Third Proportional to 15,168 and 20,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,168 and 20,088 is: 26,603.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,168 : 20,088 = 20,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,168/20,088 = 20,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,168x = 20,088 × 20,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,168x = 403,527,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,527,744/15,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,603.89
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