Finding the Third Proportional to 6,606 and 11,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,606 and 11,592 is: 20,341.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,606 : 11,592 = 11,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,606/11,592 = 11,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,606x = 11,592 × 11,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,606x = 134,374,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,374,464/6,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,341.28
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