Finding the Third Proportional to 10,324 and 13,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,324 and 13,872 is: 18,639.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,324 : 13,872 = 13,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,324/13,872 = 13,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,324x = 13,872 × 13,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,324x = 192,432,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,432,384/10,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,639.32
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