Finding the Third Proportional to 11,184 and 17,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,184 and 17,387 is: 27,030.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,184 : 17,387 = 17,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,184/17,387 = 17,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,184x = 17,387 × 17,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,184x = 302,307,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,307,769/11,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,030.38
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