Finding the Third Proportional to 11,544 and 17,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,544 and 17,868 is: 27,656.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,544 : 17,868 = 17,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,544/17,868 = 17,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,544x = 17,868 × 17,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,544x = 319,265,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,265,424/11,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,656.40
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