Finding the Third Proportional to 11,882 and 16,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,882 and 16,715 is: 23,513.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,882 : 16,715 = 16,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,882/16,715 = 16,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,882x = 16,715 × 16,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,882x = 279,391,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,391,225/11,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,513.82
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