Finding the Third Proportional to 10,892 and 23,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,892 and 23,584 is: 51,065.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,892 : 23,584 = 23,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,892/23,584 = 23,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,892x = 23,584 × 23,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,892x = 556,205,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 556,205,056/10,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,065.47
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