Finding the Third Proportional to 11,848 and 15,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,848 and 15,612 is: 20,571.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,848 : 15,612 = 15,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,848/15,612 = 15,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,848x = 15,612 × 15,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,848x = 243,734,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,734,544/11,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,571.79
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