Finding the Third Proportional to 11,048 and 13,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,048 and 13,532 is: 16,574.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,048 : 13,532 = 13,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,048/13,532 = 13,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,048x = 13,532 × 13,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,048x = 183,115,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,115,024/11,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,574.50
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