Finding the Third Proportional to 10,042 and 14,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,042 and 14,702 is: 21,524.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,042 : 14,702 = 14,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,042/14,702 = 14,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,042x = 14,702 × 14,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,042x = 216,148,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,148,804/10,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,524.48
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