Finding the Third Proportional to 15,368 and 19,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,368 and 19,684 is: 25,212.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,368 : 19,684 = 19,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,368/19,684 = 19,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,368x = 19,684 × 19,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,368x = 387,459,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,459,856/15,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,212.12
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