Finding the Third Proportional to 11,044 and 16,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,044 and 16,294 is: 24,039.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,044 : 16,294 = 16,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,044/16,294 = 16,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,044x = 16,294 × 16,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,044x = 265,494,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,494,436/11,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,039.70
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