Finding the Third Proportional to 11,186 and 13,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,186 and 13,682 is: 16,734.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,186 : 13,682 = 13,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,186/13,682 = 13,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,186x = 13,682 × 13,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,186x = 187,197,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,197,124/11,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,734.95
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