Finding the Third Proportional to 10,798 and 23,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,798 and 23,252 is: 50,069.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,798 : 23,252 = 23,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,798/23,252 = 23,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,798x = 23,252 × 23,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,798x = 540,655,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,655,504/10,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,069.97
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