Finding the Third Proportional to 11,808 and 18,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,808 and 18,525 is: 29,062.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,808 : 18,525 = 18,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,808/18,525 = 18,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,808x = 18,525 × 18,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,808x = 343,175,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,175,625/11,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,062.98
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