Finding the Third Proportional to 11,424 and 16,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,424 and 16,992 is: 25,273.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,424 : 16,992 = 16,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,424/16,992 = 16,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,424x = 16,992 × 16,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,424x = 288,728,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,728,064/11,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,273.82
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