Finding the Third Proportional to 11,968 and 18,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,968 and 18,635 is: 29,015.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,968 : 18,635 = 18,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,968/18,635 = 18,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,968x = 18,635 × 18,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,968x = 347,263,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,263,225/11,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,015.98
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