Finding the Third Proportional to 10,922 and 16,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,922 and 16,366 is: 24,523.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,922 : 16,366 = 16,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,922/16,366 = 16,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,922x = 16,366 × 16,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,922x = 267,845,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,845,956/10,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,523.53
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