Finding the Third Proportional to 7,174 and 10,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,174 and 10,767 is: 16,159.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,174 : 10,767 = 10,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,174/10,767 = 10,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,174x = 10,767 × 10,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,174x = 115,928,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,928,289/7,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,159.51
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