Finding the Third Proportional to 10,204 and 13,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,204 and 13,652 is: 18,265.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,204 : 13,652 = 13,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,204/13,652 = 13,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,204x = 13,652 × 13,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,204x = 186,377,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,377,104/10,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,265.10
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