Finding the Third Proportional to 11,316 and 15,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,316 and 15,830 is: 22,144.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,316 : 15,830 = 15,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,316/15,830 = 15,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,316x = 15,830 × 15,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,316x = 250,588,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,588,900/11,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,144.65
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