Finding the Third Proportional to 10,251 and 11,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,251 and 11,211 is: 12,260.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,251 : 11,211 = 11,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,251/11,211 = 11,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,251x = 11,211 × 11,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,251x = 125,686,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,686,521/10,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,260.90
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