Finding the Third Proportional to 10,792 and 23,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,792 and 23,120 is: 49,530.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,792 : 23,120 = 23,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,792/23,120 = 23,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,792x = 23,120 × 23,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,792x = 534,534,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 534,534,400/10,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,530.62
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