Finding the Third Proportional to 11,289 and 22,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,289 and 22,854 is: 46,266.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,289 : 22,854 = 22,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,289/22,854 = 22,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,289x = 22,854 × 22,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,289x = 522,305,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 522,305,316/11,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,266.75
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