Finding the Third Proportional to 10,830 and 16,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,830 and 16,363 is: 24,722.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,830 : 16,363 = 16,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,830/16,363 = 16,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,830x = 16,363 × 16,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,830x = 267,747,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,747,769/10,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,722.79
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