Finding the Third Proportional to 11,292 and 14,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,292 and 14,930 is: 19,740.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,292 : 14,930 = 14,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,292/14,930 = 14,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,292x = 14,930 × 14,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,292x = 222,904,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,904,900/11,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,740.07
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