Finding the Third Proportional to 11,126 and 15,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,126 and 15,649 is: 22,010.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,126 : 15,649 = 15,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,126/15,649 = 15,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,126x = 15,649 × 15,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,126x = 244,891,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,891,201/11,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,010.71
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