Finding the Third Proportional to 10,368 and 22,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,368 and 22,608 is: 49,298
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,368 : 22,608 = 22,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,368/22,608 = 22,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,368x = 22,608 × 22,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,368x = 511,121,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,121,664/10,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,298
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