Finding the Third Proportional to 10,490 and 22,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,490 and 22,708 is: 49,156.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,490 : 22,708 = 22,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,490/22,708 = 22,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,490x = 22,708 × 22,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,490x = 515,653,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,653,264/10,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,156.65
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