Finding the Third Proportional to 10,360 and 14,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,360 and 14,645 is: 20,702.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,360 : 14,645 = 14,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,360/14,645 = 14,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,360x = 14,645 × 14,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,360x = 214,476,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,476,025/10,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,702.32
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