Finding the Third Proportional to 7,238 and 10,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,238 and 10,855 is: 16,279.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,238 : 10,855 = 10,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,238/10,855 = 10,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,238x = 10,855 × 10,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,238x = 117,831,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,831,025/7,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,279.50
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