Finding the Third Proportional to 11,776 and 18,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,776 and 18,924 is: 30,410.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,776 : 18,924 = 18,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,776/18,924 = 18,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,776x = 18,924 × 18,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,776x = 358,117,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,117,776/11,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,410.82
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