Finding the Third Proportional to 10,554 and 14,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,554 and 14,208 is: 19,127.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,554 : 14,208 = 14,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,554/14,208 = 14,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,554x = 14,208 × 14,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,554x = 201,867,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,867,264/10,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,127.09
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