Finding the Third Proportional to 11,979 and 16,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,979 and 16,110 is: 21,665.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,979 : 16,110 = 16,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,979/16,110 = 16,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,979x = 16,110 × 16,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,979x = 259,532,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,532,100/11,979 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,665.59
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