Finding the Third Proportional to 10,672 and 22,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,672 and 22,925 is: 49,246.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,672 : 22,925 = 22,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,672/22,925 = 22,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,672x = 22,925 × 22,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,672x = 525,555,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 525,555,625/10,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,246.22
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