Finding the Third Proportional to 10,181 and 14,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,181 and 14,907 is: 21,826.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,181 : 14,907 = 14,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,181/14,907 = 14,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,181x = 14,907 × 14,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,181x = 222,218,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,218,649/10,181 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,826.80
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