Finding the Third Proportional to 10,164 and 13,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,164 and 13,935 is: 19,105.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,164 : 13,935 = 13,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,164/13,935 = 13,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,164x = 13,935 × 13,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,164x = 194,184,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,184,225/10,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,105.10
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