Finding the Third Proportional to 10,104 and 14,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,104 and 14,332 is: 20,329.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,104 : 14,332 = 14,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,104/14,332 = 14,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,104x = 14,332 × 14,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,104x = 205,406,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,406,224/10,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,329.20
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