Finding the Third Proportional to 11,553 and 12,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,553 and 12,633 is: 13,813.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,553 : 12,633 = 12,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,553/12,633 = 12,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,553x = 12,633 × 12,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,553x = 159,592,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,592,689/11,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,813.96
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