Finding the Third Proportional to 15,240 and 19,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,240 and 19,800 is: 25,724.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,240 : 19,800 = 19,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,240/19,800 = 19,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,240x = 19,800 × 19,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,240x = 392,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,040,000/15,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,724.41
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