Finding the Third Proportional to 10,824 and 16,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,824 and 16,354 is: 24,709.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,824 : 16,354 = 16,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,824/16,354 = 16,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,824x = 16,354 × 16,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,824x = 267,453,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,453,316/10,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,709.29
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