Finding the Third Proportional to 10,539 and 14,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,539 and 14,827 is: 20,859.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,539 : 14,827 = 14,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,539/14,827 = 14,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,539x = 14,827 × 14,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,539x = 219,839,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,839,929/10,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,859.66
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