Finding the Third Proportional to 11,412 and 13,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,412 and 13,104 is: 15,046.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,412 : 13,104 = 13,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,412/13,104 = 13,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,412x = 13,104 × 13,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,412x = 171,714,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,714,816/11,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,046.86
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