Finding the Third Proportional to 10,620 and 16,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,620 and 16,284 is: 24,968.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,620 : 16,284 = 16,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,620/16,284 = 16,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,620x = 16,284 × 16,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,620x = 265,168,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,168,656/10,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,968.80
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