Finding the Third Proportional to 10,937 and 13,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,937 and 13,930 is: 17,742.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,937 : 13,930 = 13,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,937/13,930 = 13,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,937x = 13,930 × 13,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,937x = 194,044,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,044,900/10,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,742.06
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