Finding the Third Proportional to 10,329 and 12,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,329 and 12,165 is: 14,327.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,329 : 12,165 = 12,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,329/12,165 = 12,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,329x = 12,165 × 12,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,329x = 147,987,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,987,225/10,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,327.35
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