Finding the Third Proportional to 10,604 and 22,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,604 and 22,618 is: 48,243.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,604 : 22,618 = 22,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,604/22,618 = 22,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,604x = 22,618 × 22,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,604x = 511,573,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,573,924/10,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,243.49
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