Finding the Third Proportional to 11,108 and 13,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,108 and 13,220 is: 15,733.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,108 : 13,220 = 13,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,108/13,220 = 13,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,108x = 13,220 × 13,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,108x = 174,768,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,768,400/11,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,733.56
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