Finding the Third Proportional to 11,430 and 16,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,430 and 16,659 is: 24,280.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,430 : 16,659 = 16,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,430/16,659 = 16,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,430x = 16,659 × 16,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,430x = 277,522,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,522,281/11,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,280.16
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