Finding the Third Proportional to 11,985 and 18,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,985 and 18,395 is: 28,233.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,985 : 18,395 = 18,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,985/18,395 = 18,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,985x = 18,395 × 18,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,985x = 338,376,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,376,025/11,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,233.29
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