Finding the Third Proportional to 7,112 and 11,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,112 and 11,362 is: 18,151.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,112 : 11,362 = 11,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,112/11,362 = 11,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,112x = 11,362 × 11,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,112x = 129,095,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,095,044/7,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,151.72
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