Finding the Third Proportional to 10,910 and 17,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,910 and 17,067 is: 26,698.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,910 : 17,067 = 17,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,910/17,067 = 17,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,910x = 17,067 × 17,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,910x = 291,282,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,282,489/10,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,698.67
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