Finding the Third Proportional to 11,714 and 25,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,714 and 25,732 is: 56,525.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,714 : 25,732 = 25,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,714/25,732 = 25,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,714x = 25,732 × 25,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,714x = 662,135,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,135,824/11,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,525.17
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