Finding the Third Proportional to 11,532 and 13,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,532 and 13,236 is: 15,191.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,532 : 13,236 = 13,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,532/13,236 = 13,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,532x = 13,236 × 13,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,532x = 175,191,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,191,696/11,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,191.79
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