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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,588 and 19,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,588 and 19,448 is: 35,722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588 : 19,448 = 19,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588/19,448 = 19,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588x = 19,448 × 19,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588x = 378,224,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,224,704/10,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,722.02

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