Finding the Third Proportional to 11,908 and 18,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,908 and 18,105 is: 27,526.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,908 : 18,105 = 18,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,908/18,105 = 18,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,908x = 18,105 × 18,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,908x = 327,791,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,791,025/11,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,526.96
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