Finding the Third Proportional to 11,332 and 22,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,332 and 22,664 is: 45,328
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,332 : 22,664 = 22,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,332/22,664 = 22,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,332x = 22,664 × 22,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,332x = 513,656,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,656,896/11,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,328
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