Finding the Third Proportional to 11,106 and 13,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,106 and 13,482 is: 16,366.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,106 : 13,482 = 13,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,106/13,482 = 13,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,106x = 13,482 × 13,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,106x = 181,764,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,764,324/11,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,366.32
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