Finding the Third Proportional to 7,203 and 11,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,203 and 11,466 is: 18,252
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,203 : 11,466 = 11,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,203/11,466 = 11,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,203x = 11,466 × 11,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,203x = 131,469,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,469,156/7,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,252
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