Finding the Third Proportional to 10,274 and 21,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,274 and 21,028 is: 43,038.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,274 : 21,028 = 21,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,274/21,028 = 21,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,274x = 21,028 × 21,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,274x = 442,176,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,176,784/10,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,038.43
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