Finding the Third Proportional to 10,826 and 14,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,826 and 14,511 is: 19,450.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,826 : 14,511 = 14,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,826/14,511 = 14,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,826x = 14,511 × 14,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,826x = 210,569,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,569,121/10,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,450.32
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