Finding the Third Proportional to 10,963 and 23,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,963 and 23,677 is: 51,135.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,963 : 23,677 = 23,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,963/23,677 = 23,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,963x = 23,677 × 23,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,963x = 560,600,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 560,600,329/10,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,135.67
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