Finding the Third Proportional to 10,316 and 22,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,316 and 22,993 is: 51,248.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,316 : 22,993 = 22,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,316/22,993 = 22,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,316x = 22,993 × 22,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,316x = 528,678,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 528,678,049/10,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,248.36
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