Finding the Third Proportional to 11,232 and 15,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,232 and 15,156 is: 20,450.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,232 : 15,156 = 15,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,232/15,156 = 15,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,232x = 15,156 × 15,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,232x = 229,704,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,704,336/11,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,450.88
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