Finding the Third Proportional to 11,589.75 and 16,557.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,589.75 and 16,557.75 is: 23,655.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,589.75 : 16,557.75 = 16,557.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,589.75/16,557.75 = 16,557.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,589.75x = 16,557.75 × 16,557.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,589.75x = 274,159,085.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,159,085.06/11,589.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,655.31
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