Finding the Third Proportional to 7,100 and 11,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,100 and 11,115 is: 17,400.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,100 : 11,115 = 11,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,100/11,115 = 11,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,100x = 11,115 × 11,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,100x = 123,543,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,543,225/7,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,400.45
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