Finding the Third Proportional to 15,250 and 21,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,250 and 21,362 is: 29,923.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,250 : 21,362 = 21,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,250/21,362 = 21,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,250x = 21,362 × 21,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,250x = 456,335,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,335,044/15,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,923.61
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