Finding the Third Proportional to 11,312 and 16,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,312 and 16,032 is: 22,721.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,312 : 16,032 = 16,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,312/16,032 = 16,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,312x = 16,032 × 16,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,312x = 257,025,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,025,024/11,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,721.45
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