Finding the Third Proportional to 10,542 and 22,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,542 and 22,713 is: 48,935.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,542 : 22,713 = 22,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,542/22,713 = 22,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,542x = 22,713 × 22,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,542x = 515,880,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,880,369/10,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,935.72
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