Finding the Third Proportional to 10,104 and 14,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,104 and 14,552 is: 20,958.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,104 : 14,552 = 14,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,104/14,552 = 14,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,104x = 14,552 × 14,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,104x = 211,760,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,760,704/10,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,958.11
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