Finding the Third Proportional to 10,278 and 18,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,278 and 18,444 is: 33,097.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,278 : 18,444 = 18,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,278/18,444 = 18,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,278x = 18,444 × 18,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,278x = 340,181,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,181,136/10,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,097.99
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