Finding the Third Proportional to 10,666 and 23,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,666 and 23,273 is: 50,781.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,666 : 23,273 = 23,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,666/23,273 = 23,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,666x = 23,273 × 23,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,666x = 541,632,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 541,632,529/10,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,781.22
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