Finding the Third Proportional to 11,682 and 16,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,682 and 16,689 is: 23,842.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,682 : 16,689 = 16,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,682/16,689 = 16,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,682x = 16,689 × 16,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,682x = 278,522,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,522,721/11,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,842.04
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