Finding the Third Proportional to 15,246 and 18,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,246 and 18,018 is: 21,294
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,246 : 18,018 = 18,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,246/18,018 = 18,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,246x = 18,018 × 18,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,246x = 324,648,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,648,324/15,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,294
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