Finding the Third Proportional to 15,706 and 18,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,706 and 18,010 is: 20,651.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,706 : 18,010 = 18,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,706/18,010 = 18,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,706x = 18,010 × 18,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,706x = 324,360,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,360,100/15,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,651.99
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