Finding the Third Proportional to 11,574 and 13,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,574 and 13,302 is: 15,287.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,574 : 13,302 = 13,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,574/13,302 = 13,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,574x = 13,302 × 13,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,574x = 176,943,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,943,204/11,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,287.99
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