Finding the Third Proportional to 11,354 and 17,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,354 and 17,559 is: 27,155.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,354 : 17,559 = 17,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,354/17,559 = 17,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,354x = 17,559 × 17,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,354x = 308,318,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,318,481/11,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,155.05
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