Finding the Third Proportional to 11,707 and 21,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,707 and 21,752 is: 40,415.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,707 : 21,752 = 21,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,707/21,752 = 21,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,707x = 21,752 × 21,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,707x = 473,149,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 473,149,504/11,707 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,415.95
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