Finding the Third Proportional to 11,350.13 and 17,997.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,350.13 and 17,997.19 is: 28,537.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,350.13 : 17,997.19 = 17,997.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,350.13/17,997.19 = 17,997.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,350.13x = 17,997.19 × 17,997.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,350.13x = 323,898,757.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,898,757.91/11,350.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,537.02
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