Finding the Third Proportional to 11,028 and 16,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,028 and 16,950 is: 26,052.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,028 : 16,950 = 16,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,028/16,950 = 16,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,028x = 16,950 × 16,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,028x = 287,302,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,302,500/11,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,052.09
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