Finding the Third Proportional to 11,587 and 18,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,587 and 18,303 is: 28,911.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,587 : 18,303 = 18,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,587/18,303 = 18,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,587x = 18,303 × 18,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,587x = 334,999,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,999,809/11,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,911.69
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