Finding the Third Proportional to 8,164 and 15,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,164 and 15,304 is: 28,688.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,164 : 15,304 = 15,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,164/15,304 = 15,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,164x = 15,304 × 15,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,164x = 234,212,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,212,416/8,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,688.44
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