Finding the Third Proportional to 7,128 and 10,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,128 and 10,653 is: 15,921.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,128 : 10,653 = 10,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,128/10,653 = 10,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,128x = 10,653 × 10,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,128x = 113,486,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,486,409/7,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,921.21
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