Finding the Third Proportional to 10,152 and 13,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,152 and 13,104 is: 16,914.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,152 : 13,104 = 13,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,152/13,104 = 13,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,152x = 13,104 × 13,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,152x = 171,714,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,714,816/10,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,914.38
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