Finding the Third Proportional to 11,324 and 17,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,324 and 17,330 is: 26,521.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,324 : 17,330 = 17,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,324/17,330 = 17,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,324x = 17,330 × 17,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,324x = 300,328,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,328,900/11,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,521.45
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