Finding the Third Proportional to 10,652 and 16,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,652 and 16,675 is: 26,103.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,652 : 16,675 = 16,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,652/16,675 = 16,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,652x = 16,675 × 16,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,652x = 278,055,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,055,625/10,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,103.61
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