Finding the Third Proportional to 10,440 and 24,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,440 and 24,450 is: 57,260.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,440 : 24,450 = 24,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,440/24,450 = 24,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,440x = 24,450 × 24,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,440x = 597,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 597,802,500/10,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,260.78
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