Finding the Third Proportional to 10,906 and 14,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,906 and 14,550 is: 19,411.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,906 : 14,550 = 14,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,906/14,550 = 14,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,906x = 14,550 × 14,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,906x = 211,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,702,500/10,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,411.56
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