Finding the Third Proportional to 10,804 and 15,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,804 and 15,358 is: 21,831.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,804 : 15,358 = 15,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,804/15,358 = 15,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,804x = 15,358 × 15,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,804x = 235,868,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,868,164/10,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,831.56
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