Finding the Third Proportional to 10,848 and 14,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,848 and 14,736 is: 20,017.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,848 : 14,736 = 14,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,848/14,736 = 14,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,848x = 14,736 × 14,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,848x = 217,149,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,149,696/10,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,017.49
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