Finding the Third Proportional to 11,008 and 14,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,008 and 14,800 is: 19,898.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,008 : 14,800 = 14,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,008/14,800 = 14,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,008x = 14,800 × 14,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,008x = 219,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,040,000/11,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,898.26
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