Finding the Third Proportional to 11,353 and 17,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,353 and 17,620 is: 27,346.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,353 : 17,620 = 17,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,353/17,620 = 17,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,353x = 17,620 × 17,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,353x = 310,464,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,464,400/11,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,346.46
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