Finding the Third Proportional to 11,829 and 25,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,829 and 25,758 is: 56,088.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,829 : 25,758 = 25,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,829/25,758 = 25,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,829x = 25,758 × 25,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,829x = 663,474,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 663,474,564/11,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,088.81
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