Finding the Third Proportional to 11,472 and 15,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,472 and 15,328 is: 20,480.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,472 : 15,328 = 15,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,472/15,328 = 15,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,472x = 15,328 × 15,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,472x = 234,947,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,947,584/11,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,480.09
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