Finding the Third Proportional to 10,080 and 13,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,080 and 13,368 is: 17,728.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,080 : 13,368 = 13,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,080/13,368 = 13,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,080x = 13,368 × 13,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,080x = 178,703,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,703,424/10,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,728.51
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