Finding the Third Proportional to 10,774 and 16,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,774 and 16,635 is: 25,684.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,774 : 16,635 = 16,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,774/16,635 = 16,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,774x = 16,635 × 16,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,774x = 276,723,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,723,225/10,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,684.35
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