Finding the Third Proportional to 11,332 and 18,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,332 and 18,014 is: 28,636.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,332 : 18,014 = 18,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,332/18,014 = 18,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,332x = 18,014 × 18,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,332x = 324,504,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,504,196/11,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,636.09
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