Finding the Third Proportional to 10,848 and 16,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,848 and 16,272 is: 24,408
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,848 : 16,272 = 16,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,848/16,272 = 16,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,848x = 16,272 × 16,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,848x = 264,777,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,777,984/10,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,408
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