Finding the Third Proportional to 15,496 and 20,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,496 and 20,152 is: 26,206.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,496 : 20,152 = 20,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,496/20,152 = 20,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,496x = 20,152 × 20,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,496x = 406,103,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,103,104/15,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,206.96
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