Finding the Third Proportional to 11,932 and 14,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,932 and 14,092 is: 16,643.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,932 : 14,092 = 14,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,932/14,092 = 14,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,932x = 14,092 × 14,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,932x = 198,584,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,584,464/11,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,643.02
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