Finding the Third Proportional to 11,006 and 14,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,006 and 14,754 is: 19,778.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,006 : 14,754 = 14,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,006/14,754 = 14,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,006x = 14,754 × 14,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,006x = 217,680,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,680,516/11,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,778.35
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