Finding the Third Proportional to 11,052 and 15,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,052 and 15,006 is: 20,374.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,052 : 15,006 = 15,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,052/15,006 = 15,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,052x = 15,006 × 15,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,052x = 225,180,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,180,036/11,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,374.60
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