Finding the Third Proportional to 10,344 and 22,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,344 and 22,638 is: 49,543.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,344 : 22,638 = 22,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,344/22,638 = 22,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,344x = 22,638 × 22,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,344x = 512,479,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 512,479,044/10,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,543.60
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