Finding the Third Proportional to 11,280 and 16,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,280 and 16,855 is: 25,185.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,280 : 16,855 = 16,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,280/16,855 = 16,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,280x = 16,855 × 16,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,280x = 284,091,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,091,025/11,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,185.37
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