Finding the Third Proportional to 15,186 and 20,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,186 and 20,433 is: 27,492.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,186 : 20,433 = 20,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,186/20,433 = 20,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,186x = 20,433 × 20,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,186x = 417,507,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,507,489/15,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,492.92
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