Finding the Third Proportional to 11,108 and 15,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,108 and 15,838 is: 22,582.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,108 : 15,838 = 15,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,108/15,838 = 15,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,108x = 15,838 × 15,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,108x = 250,842,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,842,244/11,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,582.12
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