Finding the Third Proportional to 11,368 and 17,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,368 and 17,416 is: 26,681.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,368 : 17,416 = 17,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,368/17,416 = 17,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,368x = 17,416 × 17,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,368x = 303,317,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,317,056/11,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,681.66
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