Finding the Third Proportional to 11,244 and 16,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,244 and 16,806 is: 25,119.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,244 : 16,806 = 16,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,244/16,806 = 16,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,244x = 16,806 × 16,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,244x = 282,441,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,441,636/11,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,119.32
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