Finding the Third Proportional to 10,952 and 12,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,952 and 12,344 is: 13,912.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,952 : 12,344 = 12,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,952/12,344 = 12,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,952x = 12,344 × 12,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,952x = 152,374,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,374,336/10,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,912.92
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