Finding the Third Proportional to 11,001 and 22,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,001 and 22,385 is: 45,549.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,001 : 22,385 = 22,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,001/22,385 = 22,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,001x = 22,385 × 22,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,001x = 501,088,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,088,225/11,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,549.33
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