Finding the Third Proportional to 11,714 and 18,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,714 and 18,204 is: 28,289.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,714 : 18,204 = 18,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,714/18,204 = 18,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,714x = 18,204 × 18,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,714x = 331,385,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,385,616/11,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,289.71
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