Finding the Third Proportional to 10,716 and 17,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,716 and 17,052 is: 27,134.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,716 : 17,052 = 17,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,716/17,052 = 17,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,716x = 17,052 × 17,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,716x = 290,770,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,770,704/10,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,134.26
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