Finding the Third Proportional to 11,934 and 25,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,934 and 25,983 is: 56,570.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,934 : 25,983 = 25,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,934/25,983 = 25,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,934x = 25,983 × 25,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,934x = 675,116,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 675,116,289/11,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,570.83
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