Finding the Third Proportional to 10,560 and 23,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,560 and 23,104 is: 50,548.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,560 : 23,104 = 23,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,560/23,104 = 23,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,560x = 23,104 × 23,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,560x = 533,794,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 533,794,816/10,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,548.75
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