Finding the Third Proportional to 15,282 and 20,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,282 and 20,376 is: 27,168
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,282 : 20,376 = 20,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,282/20,376 = 20,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,282x = 20,376 × 20,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,282x = 415,181,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,181,376/15,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,168
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