Finding the Third Proportional to 11,588 and 15,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,588 and 15,574 is: 20,931.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,588 : 15,574 = 15,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,588/15,574 = 15,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,588x = 15,574 × 15,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,588x = 242,549,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,549,476/11,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,931.09
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