Finding the Third Proportional to 10,652 and 17,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,652 and 17,394 is: 28,403.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,652 : 17,394 = 17,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,652/17,394 = 17,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,652x = 17,394 × 17,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,652x = 302,551,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,551,236/10,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,403.23
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