Finding the Third Proportional to 11,900 and 16,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,900 and 16,950 is: 24,143.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,900 : 16,950 = 16,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,900/16,950 = 16,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,900x = 16,950 × 16,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,900x = 287,302,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,302,500/11,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,143.07
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