Finding the Third Proportional to 10,224 and 21,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,224 and 21,312 is: 44,425.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,224 : 21,312 = 21,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,224/21,312 = 21,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,224x = 21,312 × 21,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,224x = 454,201,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,201,344/10,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,425.01
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