Finding the Third Proportional to 10,848 and 15,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,848 and 15,888 is: 23,269.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,848 : 15,888 = 15,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,848/15,888 = 15,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,848x = 15,888 × 15,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,848x = 252,428,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,428,544/10,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,269.59
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