Finding the Third Proportional to 11,380 and 27,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,380 and 27,544 is: 66,667.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,380 : 27,544 = 27,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,380/27,544 = 27,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,380x = 27,544 × 27,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,380x = 758,671,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 758,671,936/11,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,667.13
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