Finding the Third Proportional to 10,718 and 25,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,718 and 25,817 is: 62,186.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,718 : 25,817 = 25,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,718/25,817 = 25,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,718x = 25,817 × 25,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,718x = 666,517,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 666,517,489/10,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,186.74
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