Finding the Third Proportional to 7,256 and 11,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,256 and 11,634 is: 18,653.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,256 : 11,634 = 11,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,256/11,634 = 11,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,256x = 11,634 × 11,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,256x = 135,349,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,349,956/7,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,653.52
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