Finding the Third Proportional to 11,264 and 22,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,264 and 22,228 is: 43,863.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,264 : 22,228 = 22,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,264/22,228 = 22,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,264x = 22,228 × 22,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,264x = 494,083,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,083,984/11,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,863.99
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