Finding the Third Proportional to 11,750 and 18,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,750 and 18,185 is: 28,144.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,750 : 18,185 = 18,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,750/18,185 = 18,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,750x = 18,185 × 18,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,750x = 330,694,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,694,225/11,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,144.19
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