Finding the Third Proportional to 11,260 and 13,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,260 and 13,108 is: 15,259.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,260 : 13,108 = 13,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,260/13,108 = 13,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,260x = 13,108 × 13,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,260x = 171,819,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,819,664/11,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,259.30
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