Finding the Third Proportional to 10,782 and 23,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,782 and 23,265 is: 50,200.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,782 : 23,265 = 23,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,782/23,265 = 23,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,782x = 23,265 × 23,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,782x = 541,260,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 541,260,225/10,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,200.35
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