Finding the Third Proportional to 10,912 and 14,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,912 and 14,624 is: 19,598.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,912 : 14,624 = 14,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,912/14,624 = 14,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,912x = 14,624 × 14,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,912x = 213,861,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,861,376/10,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,598.73
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