Finding the Third Proportional to 10,750 and 16,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,750 and 16,610 is: 25,664.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,750 : 16,610 = 16,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,750/16,610 = 16,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,750x = 16,610 × 16,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,750x = 275,892,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,892,100/10,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,664.38
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