Finding the Third Proportional to 11,790 and 13,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,790 and 13,500 is: 15,458.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,790 : 13,500 = 13,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,790/13,500 = 13,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,790x = 13,500 × 13,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,790x = 182,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,250,000/11,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,458.02
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