Finding the Third Proportional to 10,935 and 13,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,935 and 13,365 is: 16,335
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,935 : 13,365 = 13,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,935/13,365 = 13,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,935x = 13,365 × 13,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,935x = 178,623,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,623,225/10,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,335
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