Finding the Third Proportional to 10,773 and 14,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,773 and 14,553 is: 19,659.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,773 : 14,553 = 14,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,773/14,553 = 14,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,773x = 14,553 × 14,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,773x = 211,789,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,789,809/10,773 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,659.32
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