Finding the Third Proportional to 10,067 and 14,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,067 and 14,804 is: 21,769.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,067 : 14,804 = 14,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,067/14,804 = 14,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,067x = 14,804 × 14,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,067x = 219,158,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,158,416/10,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,769.98
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