Finding the Third Proportional to 10,598 and 14,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,598 and 14,601 is: 20,115.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,598 : 14,601 = 14,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,598/14,601 = 14,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,598x = 14,601 × 14,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,598x = 213,189,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,189,201/10,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,115.98
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