Finding the Third Proportional to 10,755 and 22,495
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,755 and 22,495 is: 47,050.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,755 : 22,495 = 22,495 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,755/22,495 = 22,495/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,755x = 22,495 × 22,495 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,755x = 506,025,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,025,025/10,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,050.21
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