Finding the Third Proportional to 11,152 and 15,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,152 and 15,924 is: 22,737.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,152 : 15,924 = 15,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,152/15,924 = 15,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,152x = 15,924 × 15,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,152x = 253,573,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,573,776/11,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,737.96
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