Finding the Third Proportional to 10,854 and 19,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,854 and 19,548 is: 35,205.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,854 : 19,548 = 19,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,854/19,548 = 19,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,854x = 19,548 × 19,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,854x = 382,124,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,124,304/10,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,205.85
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