Finding the Third Proportional to 11,280 and 22,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,280 and 22,992 is: 46,864.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,280 : 22,992 = 22,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,280/22,992 = 22,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,280x = 22,992 × 22,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,280x = 528,632,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 528,632,064/11,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,864.54
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