Finding the Third Proportional to 11,948 and 18,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,948 and 18,561 is: 28,834.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,948 : 18,561 = 18,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,948/18,561 = 18,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,948x = 18,561 × 18,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,948x = 344,510,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,510,721/11,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,834.17
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