Finding the Third Proportional to 11,218 and 15,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,218 and 15,729 is: 22,053.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,218 : 15,729 = 15,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,218/15,729 = 15,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,218x = 15,729 × 15,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,218x = 247,401,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,401,441/11,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,053.97
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