Finding the Third Proportional to 7,172 and 11,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,172 and 11,270 is: 17,709.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,172 : 11,270 = 11,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,172/11,270 = 11,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,172x = 11,270 × 11,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,172x = 127,012,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,012,900/7,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,709.55
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