Finding the Third Proportional to 7,016 and 9,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,016 and 9,104 is: 11,813.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,016 : 9,104 = 9,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,016/9,104 = 9,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,016x = 9,104 × 9,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,016x = 82,882,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,882,816/7,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,813.40
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