Finding the Third Proportional to 10,639 and 22,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,639 and 22,857 is: 49,106.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,639 : 22,857 = 22,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,639/22,857 = 22,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,639x = 22,857 × 22,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,639x = 522,442,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 522,442,449/10,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,106.35
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