Finding the Third Proportional to 11,524 and 13,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,524 and 13,226 is: 15,179.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,524 : 13,226 = 13,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,524/13,226 = 13,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,524x = 13,226 × 13,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,524x = 174,927,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,927,076/11,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,179.37
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