Finding the Third Proportional to 11,912 and 16,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,912 and 16,734 is: 23,507.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,912 : 16,734 = 16,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,912/16,734 = 16,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,912x = 16,734 × 16,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,912x = 280,026,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,026,756/11,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,507.95
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