Finding the Third Proportional to 11,864 and 27,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,864 and 27,952 is: 65,855.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,864 : 27,952 = 27,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,864/27,952 = 27,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,864x = 27,952 × 27,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,864x = 781,314,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 781,314,304/11,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,855.89
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