Finding the Third Proportional to 11,036 and 14,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,036 and 14,934 is: 20,208.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,036 : 14,934 = 14,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,036/14,934 = 14,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,036x = 14,934 × 14,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,036x = 223,024,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,024,356/11,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,208.80
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