Finding the Third Proportional to 11,759 and 15,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,759 and 15,970 is: 21,689.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,759 : 15,970 = 15,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,759/15,970 = 15,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,759x = 15,970 × 15,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,759x = 255,040,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,040,900/11,759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,689.00
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