Finding the Third Proportional to 11,616 and 27,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,616 and 27,184 is: 63,616.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,616 : 27,184 = 27,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,616/27,184 = 27,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,616x = 27,184 × 27,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,616x = 738,969,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 738,969,856/11,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,616.55
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