Finding the Third Proportional to 11,916 and 22,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,916 and 22,296 is: 41,717.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,916 : 22,296 = 22,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,916/22,296 = 22,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,916x = 22,296 × 22,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,916x = 497,111,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,111,616/11,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,717.99
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