Finding the Third Proportional to 8,640 and 11,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,640 and 11,448 is: 15,168.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,640 : 11,448 = 11,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,640/11,448 = 11,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,640x = 11,448 × 11,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,640x = 131,056,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,056,704/8,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,168.60
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