Finding the Third Proportional to 10,452 and 14,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,452 and 14,618 is: 20,444.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,452 : 14,618 = 14,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,452/14,618 = 14,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,452x = 14,618 × 14,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,452x = 213,685,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,685,924/10,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,444.50
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