Finding the Third Proportional to 11,590 and 17,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,590 and 17,378 is: 26,056.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,590 : 17,378 = 17,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,590/17,378 = 17,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,590x = 17,378 × 17,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,590x = 301,994,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,994,884/11,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,056.50
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