Finding the Third Proportional to 10,928 and 14,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,928 and 14,574 is: 19,436.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,928 : 14,574 = 14,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,928/14,574 = 14,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,928x = 14,574 × 14,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,928x = 212,401,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,401,476/10,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,436.45
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