Finding the Third Proportional to 11,624 and 18,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,624 and 18,704 is: 30,096.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,624 : 18,704 = 18,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,624/18,704 = 18,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,624x = 18,704 × 18,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,624x = 349,839,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,839,616/11,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,096.32
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