Finding the Third Proportional to 10,853 and 14,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,853 and 14,657 is: 19,794.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,853 : 14,657 = 14,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,853/14,657 = 14,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,853x = 14,657 × 14,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,853x = 214,827,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,827,649/10,853 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,794.31
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