Finding the Third Proportional to 7,260 and 11,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,260 and 11,262 is: 17,470.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,260 : 11,262 = 11,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,260/11,262 = 11,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,260x = 11,262 × 11,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,260x = 126,832,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,832,644/7,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,470.06
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