Finding the Third Proportional to 11,168 and 15,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,168 and 15,588 is: 21,757.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,168 : 15,588 = 15,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,168/15,588 = 15,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,168x = 15,588 × 15,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,168x = 242,985,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,985,744/11,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,757.32
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