Finding the Third Proportional to 7,108 and 10,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,108 and 10,454 is: 15,375.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,108 : 10,454 = 10,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,108/10,454 = 10,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,108x = 10,454 × 10,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,108x = 109,286,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,286,116/7,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,375.09
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