Finding the Third Proportional to 11,184 and 15,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,184 and 15,898 is: 22,598.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,184 : 15,898 = 15,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,184/15,898 = 15,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,184x = 15,898 × 15,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,184x = 252,746,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,746,404/11,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,598.93
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