Finding the Third Proportional to 9,504 and 15,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,504 and 15,270 is: 24,534.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,504 : 15,270 = 15,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,504/15,270 = 15,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,504x = 15,270 × 15,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,504x = 233,172,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,172,900/9,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,534.19
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