Finding the Third Proportional to 10,050 and 14,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,050 and 14,478 is: 20,856.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,050 : 14,478 = 14,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,050/14,478 = 14,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,050x = 14,478 × 14,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,050x = 209,612,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,612,484/10,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,856.96
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