Finding the Third Proportional to 11,551 and 27,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,551 and 27,250 is: 64,285.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,551 : 27,250 = 27,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,551/27,250 = 27,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,551x = 27,250 × 27,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,551x = 742,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 742,562,500/11,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,285.56
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