Finding the Third Proportional to 11,774 and 18,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,774 and 18,268 is: 28,343.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,774 : 18,268 = 18,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,774/18,268 = 18,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,774x = 18,268 × 18,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,774x = 333,719,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,719,824/11,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,343.79
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