Finding the Third Proportional to 10,200 and 24,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,200 and 24,692 is: 59,774.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,200 : 24,692 = 24,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,200/24,692 = 24,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,200x = 24,692 × 24,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,200x = 609,694,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 609,694,864/10,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,774.01
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