Finding the Third Proportional to 11,680 and 25,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,680 and 25,304 is: 54,819.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,680 : 25,304 = 25,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,680/25,304 = 25,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,680x = 25,304 × 25,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,680x = 640,292,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 640,292,416/11,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,819.56
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