Finding the Third Proportional to 11,851 and 27,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,851 and 27,436 is: 63,516.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,851 : 27,436 = 27,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,851/27,436 = 27,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,851x = 27,436 × 27,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,851x = 752,734,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 752,734,096/11,851 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,516.50
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