Finding the Third Proportional to 11,907 and 29,533.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,907 and 29,533.50 is: 73,253.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,907 : 29,533.50 = 29,533.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,907/29,533.50 = 29,533.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,907x = 29,533.50 × 29,533.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,907x = 872,227,622.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,227,622.25/11,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,253.35
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