Finding the Third Proportional to 10,794 and 15,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,794 and 15,804 is: 23,139.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,794 : 15,804 = 15,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,794/15,804 = 15,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,794x = 15,804 × 15,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,794x = 249,766,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,766,416/10,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,139.38
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