Finding the Third Proportional to 11,556 and 17,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,556 and 17,766 is: 27,313.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,556 : 17,766 = 17,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,556/17,766 = 17,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,556x = 17,766 × 17,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,556x = 315,630,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,630,756/11,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,313.15
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