Finding the Third Proportional to 10,265 and 24,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,265 and 24,218 is: 57,137.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,265 : 24,218 = 24,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,265/24,218 = 24,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,265x = 24,218 × 24,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,265x = 586,511,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 586,511,524/10,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,137.02
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