Finding the Third Proportional to 10,010 and 14,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,010 and 14,419 is: 20,769.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,010 : 14,419 = 14,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,010/14,419 = 14,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,010x = 14,419 × 14,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,010x = 207,907,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,907,561/10,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,769.99
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