Finding the Third Proportional to 11,331 and 23,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,331 and 23,694 is: 49,545.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,331 : 23,694 = 23,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,331/23,694 = 23,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,331x = 23,694 × 23,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,331x = 561,405,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,405,636/11,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,545.99
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