Finding the Third Proportional to 11,668 and 18,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,668 and 18,474 is: 29,249.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,668 : 18,474 = 18,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,668/18,474 = 18,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,668x = 18,474 × 18,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,668x = 341,288,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 341,288,676/11,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,249.97
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