Finding the Third Proportional to 10,116 and 11,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,116 and 11,268 is: 12,551.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,116 : 11,268 = 11,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,116/11,268 = 11,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,116x = 11,268 × 11,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,116x = 126,967,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,967,824/10,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,551.19
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