Finding the Third Proportional to 9,154 and 15,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,154 and 15,150 is: 25,073.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,154 : 15,150 = 15,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,154/15,150 = 15,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,154x = 15,150 × 15,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,154x = 229,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,522,500/9,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,073.47
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