Finding the Third Proportional to 10,732 and 12,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,732 and 12,136 is: 13,723.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,732 : 12,136 = 12,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,732/12,136 = 12,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,732x = 12,136 × 12,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,732x = 147,282,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,282,496/10,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,723.68
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