Finding the Third Proportional to 11,796 and 16,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,796 and 16,526 is: 23,152.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,796 : 16,526 = 16,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,796/16,526 = 16,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,796x = 16,526 × 16,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,796x = 273,108,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 273,108,676/11,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,152.65
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