Finding the Third Proportional to 15,948 and 18,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,948 and 18,135 is: 20,621.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,948 : 18,135 = 18,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,948/18,135 = 18,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,948x = 18,135 × 18,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,948x = 328,878,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,878,225/15,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,621.91
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