Finding the Third Proportional to 11,268 and 22,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,268 and 22,968 is: 46,816.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,268 : 22,968 = 22,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,268/22,968 = 22,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,268x = 22,968 × 22,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,268x = 527,529,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 527,529,024/11,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,816.56
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