Finding the Third Proportional to 10,721 and 16,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,721 and 16,149 is: 24,325.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,721 : 16,149 = 16,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,721/16,149 = 16,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,721x = 16,149 × 16,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,721x = 260,790,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,790,201/10,721 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,325.17
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