Finding the Third Proportional to 11,838 and 25,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,838 and 25,701 is: 55,798.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,838 : 25,701 = 25,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,838/25,701 = 25,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,838x = 25,701 × 25,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,838x = 660,541,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 660,541,401/11,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,798.40
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