Finding the Third Proportional to 11,329 and 17,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,329 and 17,498 is: 27,026.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,329 : 17,498 = 17,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,329/17,498 = 17,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,329x = 17,498 × 17,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,329x = 306,180,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,180,004/11,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,026.22
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