Finding the Third Proportional to 15,810 and 25,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,810 and 25,467 is: 41,022.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,810 : 25,467 = 25,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,810/25,467 = 25,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,810x = 25,467 × 25,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,810x = 648,568,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 648,568,089/15,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,022.65
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