Finding the Third Proportional to 10,992 and 17,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,992 and 17,733 is: 28,608.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,992 : 17,733 = 17,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,992/17,733 = 17,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,992x = 17,733 × 17,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,992x = 314,459,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,459,289/10,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,608.01
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