Finding the Third Proportional to 11,124 and 15,646.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,124 and 15,646.50 is: 22,007.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,124 : 15,646.50 = 15,646.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,124/15,646.50 = 15,646.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,124x = 15,646.50 × 15,646.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,124x = 244,812,962.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,812,962.25/11,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,007.64
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