Finding the Third Proportional to 10,972 and 14,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,972 and 14,754 is: 19,839.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,972 : 14,754 = 14,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,972/14,754 = 14,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,972x = 14,754 × 14,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,972x = 217,680,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,680,516/10,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,839.64
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