Finding the Third Proportional to 11,400 and 15,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,400 and 15,372 is: 20,727.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,400 : 15,372 = 15,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,400/15,372 = 15,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,400x = 15,372 × 15,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,400x = 236,298,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,298,384/11,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,727.93
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