Finding the Third Proportional to 11,382 and 26,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,382 and 26,114 is: 59,913.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,382 : 26,114 = 26,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,382/26,114 = 26,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,382x = 26,114 × 26,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,382x = 681,940,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 681,940,996/11,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,913.99
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