Finding the Third Proportional to 11,046 and 16,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,046 and 16,353 is: 24,209.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,046 : 16,353 = 16,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,046/16,353 = 16,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,046x = 16,353 × 16,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,046x = 267,420,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,420,609/11,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,209.72
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