Finding the Third Proportional to 7,162 and 11,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,162 and 11,068 is: 17,104.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,162 : 11,068 = 11,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,162/11,068 = 11,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,162x = 11,068 × 11,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,162x = 122,500,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,500,624/7,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,104.25
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