Finding the Third Proportional to 10,034 and 14,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,034 and 14,264 is: 20,277.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,034 : 14,264 = 14,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,034/14,264 = 14,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,034x = 14,264 × 14,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,034x = 203,461,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,461,696/10,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,277.23
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