Finding the Third Proportional to 7,258 and 10,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,258 and 10,859 is: 16,246.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,258 : 10,859 = 10,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,258/10,859 = 10,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,258x = 10,859 × 10,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,258x = 117,917,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,917,881/7,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,246.61
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