Finding the Third Proportional to 11,095 and 16,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,095 and 16,758 is: 25,311.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,095 : 16,758 = 16,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,095/16,758 = 16,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,095x = 16,758 × 16,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,095x = 280,830,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,830,564/11,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,311.45
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