Finding the Third Proportional to 11,994 and 18,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,994 and 18,158 is: 27,489.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,994 : 18,158 = 18,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,994/18,158 = 18,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,994x = 18,158 × 18,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,994x = 329,712,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,712,964/11,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,489.83
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